MA Music
University of Plymouth
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MA - Master of Arts

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Plymouth Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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MA - Master of Arts

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Plymouth Campus

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SEP-26

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MA Music students enjoy a vibrant academic environment, which actively promotes a critical understanding of music through musicology, composition, performance and music technology. The course is taught by world-renowned staff who offer authoritative guidance in their respective fields and facilitate inter-disciplinary study. The course will help you to further explore your musical interests towards advancing your career and learn about cutting-edge research in the field.Characterised by its ...Read more

MA Music students enjoy a vibrant academic environment, which actively promotes a critical understanding of music through musicology, composition, performance and music technology. The course is taught by world-renowned staff who offer authoritative guidance in their respective fields and facilitate inter-disciplinary study. The course will help you to further explore your musical interests towards advancing your career and learn about cutting-edge research in the field.Characterised by its lively cultural scene, great quality of life and tolerance, the city of Plymouth welcomes students from diverse backgrounds from all over the world. The University runs a number of initiatives to support overseas students to perfect their domain of the English languageJoin an interdisciplinary research community with opportunities to be tutored by staff who are world-renowned in their respective disciplines, including musicology, composition, performance and music technology.Enjoy access to music rehearsal and recording facilities, including individual practice rooms, a professional recording environment, digital audio workstations, and instrumental facilities ranging from Steinway and Bosendorfer pianos to valve guitar amps, electronic keyboards, and analogue synthesisers.Experience the University's cultural programme – including music, theatre, dance, visual arts and cinema - in stunning venues like the House theatre, the Jill Craigie Cinema and Sherwell Church.Students have the unparalleled opportunity to access the expertise and facilities of the cutting-edge Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research.A range of societies and groups are on offer for students to participate, such as a gospel choir, concert band, ukulele society, gamelan group, orchestra, and many more.

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50/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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43rd
CUG Ranking
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75th

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 degree in a music-related subject or equivalent is desirable. Graduates from other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis.

Tuition fees

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£10,000 per year

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£18,700 per year

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£18,700 per year

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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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