Kingston University

Music MA

Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Become the musician you want to be From music education and performance to music production and composing for media, you’ll explore a range of musical topics. Studying an MA in Music at Kingston University could lead to a range of careers, both in the industry or in a related field. Previous graduates have gone on to work in performance, teaching, publishing, outreach, composition and more.

If you’re already employed, this programme could accelerate your promotion prospects. During the course, you’ll explore research methods alongside hands-on, creative learning. You’ll focus on a particular area of your choice for a major written or composition folio project – a great way to showcase your skills and prepare for future opportunities.

Kingston’s music courses focus on creativity, which makes this programme perfect for taking your composition or performance skills to the next level. Outside the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to join University ensembles and form your own. Throughout the year, you’ll be able to attend masterclasses and workshops with performers and composers, as well as live performances at London’s major venues.

The Music MA allowed me to tailor the course, so I could study exactly what I wanted to – no other University I looked at was as flexible as Kingston. George Diaper

Key highlights

  • Topics span music education, performance, production and composing for media
  • Major written or composition folio project in your chosen area
  • Combines research methods with hands-on, creative learning
  • Join University ensembles or form your own
  • Masterclasses and workshops with performers and composers
  • Attend live performances at major London venues

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Performer
  • Music teacher
  • Composer
  • Music publisher
  • Music outreach officer
  • Music producer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,700 per year | International: £21,500 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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