MMus Performance at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MMus Performance offers performance opportunities and advanced musical study with one of the School's professional instrumental or vocal teachers, supported by performance staff and a resident repetiteur. Students develop technical proficiency, presentation and interpretation, preparing and giving a recital as the major component.

Department: School of Music | Duration: 12 months full time; 24 months part time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Recital (60 credits), Researching Performance (30), Concerto/Song-Cycle/Extended Work (30) and Applied Performance Studies (30), with options such as Short Dissertation and Performance Practices (30 credits each). Teaching includes individual lessons, performance classes and masterclasses.

Career pathways

Graduates work in performing, teaching, lecturing and coaching, arts and event management, PR, composing, creative production and music direction, or proceed to doctoral research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent in music or a related subject; a non-music subject may be considered with significant advanced performance experience, and relevant professional experience may be considered instead of formal musical qualifications. Applicants submit a video recording of up to 20 minutes of contrasting repertoire and answer supporting statement questions. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme tuition fee, UK Source

International applicants: GBP 29,600 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme tuition fee, international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time

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