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MMus Music (Performance) at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Expand your knowledge of music performance with our master's degree at the University of Southampton. Whether you are a classical pianist, a jazz-and-pop musician, an opera singer, or a musical theatre performer, our programme gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of musical performance. You'll graduate with the knowledge and skills for a career in music or further study.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Music  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September. In the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you’ll study the taught part of your course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need a 2:2 degree in music or a related subject. For the performance pathway, you'll need to submit video samples of your performance. These should be 2 to 3 pieces running for a total of 15 to 20 minutes, and show your technical proficiency and interpretative ability. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,000 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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