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MA - Master of Arts
Kingston Hill
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
Kingston Hill
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Kingston Hill
Part Time
SEP
2 Years
MA - Master of Arts
Kingston Hill
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
Select a an exam type
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 typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or higher in music. This can be from the UK or abroad, and could be in a specialist field such as popular music, music education or music technology.
If you have relevant experience or qualifications in other subjects, we will consider your application individually.
If you dont have a music degree, we will also consider evidence of relevant experiential learning (such as work as a professional performer or composer) plus either:
A good honours degree in a different subject
Advanced conservatoire study, which has not led to a degree
You can submit an essay to show us the strength of your written work. If youd like to specialise in composition in your Major Project, we will ask you to submit a folio of three representative compositions.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,700 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£21,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£21,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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