MMus Performance (Classical, Jazz & Popular) at University of West London

Programme overview

The MMus Performance course focuses on developing your musical performance in classical, jazz and popular styles at an advanced level. The combination of musicians from a broad range of musical traditions creates a vibrant and stimulating community within the course. This allows you to expand your musical knowledge and explore new musical territory in addition to advancing your professional practice.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We have designed this music degree to reflect your needs as a professional artist. While some modules focus on practice and others on theory and research, you will notice more overlap as your studies progress. Your practical modules will include extensive ensemble work and individual instrumental tuition. Modules include: Research Informed Practice; Ensemble and Musical Direction Skills; Critical Perspectives; Research Methods; Performance Portfolio; Masters Project; Studio Recording; Music Pedagogy; Songwriting.

Career pathways

Not only does study at Masters level allow you to broaden your skill set and depth of specialist knowledge, but it also gives you a head start in the increasingly competitive employment market. We have a growing research community and you may want to take your studies further with a PhD. Job roles include: performer; musical director; educator; academic; Alumni; Matt Tong, formerly of Bloc Party; Matthew Hodson, the founder of the London Synthesis Orchestra.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements; You need: an honours degree (2:1 or above) in music with performance, performance or another relevant subject. an unedited recording of two contrasting pieces of music. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). As part of your application, we will ask you to provide us with: an unedited recording of two contrasting pieces of music; two references (one academic).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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