Music MMus
King's College London
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This course offers you the opportunity to consolidate and expand your knowledge of music in a world-leading university. In our Musicology & Ethnomusicology pathway, you can explore a wide range of music and approaches, while learning advanced skills in writing and research. Our Composition pathway allows you to develop your compositional skills and explore other areas of music studies. You can also select from a wide range of modules across Arts & Humanities at Kings. Our location in the heart ...Read more

This course offers you the opportunity to consolidate and expand your knowledge of music in a world-leading university. In our Musicology & Ethnomusicology pathway, you can explore a wide range of music and approaches, while learning advanced skills in writing and research. Our Composition pathway allows you to develop your compositional skills and explore other areas of music studies. You can also select from a wide range of modules across Arts & Humanities at Kings. Our location in the heart of London means you have access to major arts and research centres.

Key benefits

  • Intensively taught course covering a wide range of specialised topics.
  • Provides a foundation for further research focusing on current approaches and advanced techniques.
  • Musicology & Ethnomusicology students choose from historical, sociocultural and theoretical modules taught by distinguished staff.
  • Composition students benefit from one-to-one lessons and participation in composition seminars and have the opportunity to hear their works performed by visiting professional musicians.
  • Option to take modules in other Arts & Humanities departments at Kings, or at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).
  • Located in the heart of Londons music scene, with two major opera companies (Royal Opera Covent Garden and English National Opera) and two major arts centres (South Bank Centre-location of the Royal Festival Hall and Barbican) within walking distance.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
What students say
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Ricky
09 Feb 23

Central location means that King's is situated within a thriving hub for arts, surrounded by prestigious concert venues such as the Southbank Centre and venerable institutions..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

The standard of lecture really does depend on the lecturer. They are generally well organised and give good feedback. I am not impressed with the choice of modules we can chose..Read more

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Entry requirements

Standard requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in Music or a related discipline is usually required. However applicants with equivalent qualifications or experience will be seriously considered.

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£12,468 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£27,996 per year

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£27,996 per year

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Ricky
09 Feb 23
Music BMus (Hons)
Central location means that King's is situated within a thriving hub for arts, surrounded by prestigious concert venues such as the Southbank Centre and venerable institutions...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
The standard of lecture really does depend on the lecturer. They are generally well organised and give good feedback. I am not impressed with the choice of modules we can chose...
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King's College London
King's College London , London

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK....

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King's College London
Strand Westminster London WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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