MMus Music at University of Hull

Programme overview

A one-year full-time or two-year part-time MMus allowing specialisation in areas such as performance, composition, game audio, film music, musicology, jazz studies, global music, music psychology, theory and analysis, culminating in a large-scale project.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: School of Arts and Humanities | Duration: 1 year (full time); 2 years (part time) | Intake: September 2027 (full time); September 2027 (part time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Concepts in Music 1 and 2, Specialist Study in Music 1 and 2, and a Major Project in Music, supported by studios including an ambisonics studio.

Career pathways

Graduates become music producers, label heads, studio managers, sound engineers, teachers, freelance performers and composers, or move into events management, music therapy and academic research.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:1 in a relevant subject area. Typically a 2:1 Honours degree ( or international equivalent ) in Music, Music Production or a music-related subject. Professional experience may also be considered as part of the application process. You should also submit a sample of work relevant to your intended area of specialism. For example: Performance: a video recording of a recent performance including two contrasting pieces up to 10 minutes duration in total. Composition: two recent pieces as scores and/or recordings with a total duration of around 10 minutes. Technology & production: two recent projects (e.g., studio production, sound design, installation work) totalling around 10 minutes. Musicology: a sample of written work, including one or two items totalling approximately 3,000 words. In your application, you can provide a link to your work hosted externally or you can upload files. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,485 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee listed for 1 year (full time), September 2027 start. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee listed for 1 year (full time), September 2027 start. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=PMMUSCX

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities