Music - MMus
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
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Mmus/MusM - Master of Music

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UHI Perth

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This course is suitable for those involved in creating (composition, songwriting and production) or studying music, and who wish to expand their current field of expertise.The MMus Music will introduce you to the fundamental principles of text-based, or practice-led research in popular and contemporary music. It provides unique and creative approaches to composition, songwriting, production and musicology, valuing musical creativity and innovation, musical diversity and intellectual curiosity. ...Read more

This course is suitable for those involved in creating (composition, songwriting and production) or studying music, and who wish to expand their current field of expertise.

The MMus Music will introduce you to the fundamental principles of text-based, or practice-led research in popular and contemporary music. It provides unique and creative approaches to composition, songwriting, production and musicology, valuing musical creativity and innovation, musical diversity and intellectual curiosity.

The course will help strengthen your ability to utilise independent learning whilst developing original and creative responses to problems and current complex issues. You will have the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen research area through pathway and optional modules.

You may also have the opportunity to attend conferences, gigs and networking events.

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Entry requirements

  • 2.1 honours degree or above in music or a related subject (or equivalent)
  • You will also be required to attend an interview, with recent examples of your work
  • Exceptionally, candidates without academic qualifications but with relevant experience may be considered for interview based on the submission of a portfolio of recent work or work-in-progress

English requirements:

  • IELTS - Overall score of 6.5 with no element below 6.0
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT - Min 88 or above with min 20 in each section

Tuition fees

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England

£641 month

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Students from England

£458 month

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Students from Scotland

£641 month

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Students from Wales

£641 month

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Students from Northern Ireland

£641 month

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Students from Channel Islands

£1,350 month

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Students from EU

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£1,350 month

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Crieff Road Perth Perth and Kinross PH1 2NX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Perth  0.9 miles away

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