Performance MMus
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is closed to application. If you are interested in Music postgraduate study please see our Music Education MA instead, or contact us to explore options. This MMus Performance course is ideal for proficient instrumental or vocal performers who wish to further enhance their musical and artistic development through focused study.
On this programme you will refine your technical and interpretative skills on your chosen instrument or voice. This MMus Performance allows you to acquire a deeper understanding of contemporary and historical contexts relating to instrumental or vocal pedagogy, and develop pathways and methodologies to undertake specialist practice-based research. You will also hone high-level transferable skills in critical thinking, conceptual thinking, problem-solving, analysis, communication, self-direction and originality.
You can work closely with professional tutors, accompanists, and established researchers, many of whom have international profiles. Studying at Bangor University offers several exciting opportunities for solo and ensemble-based public performance activities, and enjoys close links with national and regional industrial and third-sector partners such as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Sinfonia Cymru, Welsh National Opera, Opra Cymru, Aria Film Studios, Pontio Arts Centre, Venue Cymru, Ucheldre Arts Centre, Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias, Bangor Cathedral, Bangor Music Festival, North Wales International Festival and Wales International Piano Festival. Programme Length MMus: 1 year full-time, 2-5 years part-time Diploma: 30 weeks full-time
Why choose
Bangor University for this course? A broad curriculum that develops your technical and interpretive proficiency on your chosen instrument/voice while also building your knowledge and experience through pedagogical and practice-based research. A flexible programme of study that allows you to explore your own areas of interest within musical performance.
A contemporary course that addresses and promotes the development of key practice-based skills relevant to the music industry today. Expert tuition from renowned academics and practitioners in the fields of music performance and pedagogy. Excellent practising facilities including access to world class instruments for 1-to-1 lessons, workshops, masterclasses and public performances.
Key highlights
- Refines technical and interpretative skills on your chosen instrument or voice
- Explores historical and contemporary contexts of instrumental and vocal pedagogy
- Develops methodologies for specialist practice-based research in performance
- Links with partners including BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Welsh National Opera
- Solo and ensemble public performance opportunities, workshops and masterclasses
- Access to world-class instruments and excellent practising facilities
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- Degree: 2:1 — to include DipABRSM; or above
- Additional condition: audition — Applicants will be asked to audition, or, where this is not feasible, to provide a recorded video performance featuring contrasting repertoire (25-30 minutes) which can be in the form of links to cont…
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Professional performing musician
- Orchestral or ensemble musician
- Instrumental or vocal teacher
- Session musician
- Music education officer
- Arts administrator
Cost of study
International: £26,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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