MA Music
University of Plymouth
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MA Music students enjoy a vibrant academic environment, which actively promotes interdisciplinary studies with other disciplines in the arts and sciences. The course is taught by world-renowned staff who offers authoritative guidance in their respective fields. The course will help you to further explore your musical interests towards advancing your career and exploring novel opportunities in the job market.Key features- Join an interdisciplinary research community with opportunities to be ...Read more

MA Music students enjoy a vibrant academic environment, which actively promotes interdisciplinary studies with other disciplines in the arts and sciences. The course is taught by world-renowned staff who offers authoritative guidance in their respective fields. The course will help you to further explore your musical interests towards advancing your career and exploring novel opportunities in the job market.

Key features

- Join an interdisciplinary research community with opportunities to be tutored by staff who are world-renowned in their respective disciplines.
- 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.
- Students have the unparalleled opportunity to access the expertise and facilities of the world-renowned 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.
- Benefit from real-world job experience and placements while studying. Our Professional Opportunities Scheme facilitates placements in areas such as community music, music tutoring, film composition, sound design, performing, live sound, and studio recording.
- The teaching team recognises and supports musicians from a variety of backgrounds and promotes stylistic freedom, exploration, and creative risk-taking.
- Plymouth offers a vibrant cultural scene, and beautiful rural surroundings and sea coast. Plymouth promotes tolerance and diversity. The University is located at the heart of the city centre. It is not in a remote campus separating students from the city’s vibrant life.

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WUSCA ranking:
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
What students say
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Emilio
20 Nov 24

It has nice spaces and is convenient overall. It could perhaps have some more life to..Read more

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Vanisha
06 Nov 24

It is a great place to study because: 1. The resources are plenty and useful 2. The professors are approachable and helpful. 3. There are many support services. 4. Quality of..Read more

Modules

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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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£9,700 per year

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£18,150 per year

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£18,150 per year

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Emilio
20 Nov 24
Music BA (Hons)
It has nice spaces and is convenient overall. It could perhaps have some more life to...
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Vanisha
06 Nov 24
MA Music
It is a great place to study because: 1. The resources are plenty and useful 2. The professors are approachable and helpful. 3. There are many support services. 4. Quality of...
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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 PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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