Course summary
Why choose this course Our MMus Music course offers you the highest level of training in contemporary music. We will teach you the necessary skills, techniques and methodologies to work at an advanced level with a critical awareness of relevant music disciplines. Our award-winning staff are eminent practitioners and scholars in their respective fields. Operating over the widest range of style and practice, we will work closely with you in your musical development. You will graduate from our MMus Music course as an independent and relevant contemporary musician with the fullest knowledge of theory, practical skill, critical reflection and creativity. What you will study On this course you will learn the creative, re-creative, technical, critical, vocational and academic areas of contemporary music practice. You will study a range of interlinked practices including performance, composition, musicology and relevant skills in music technology. You will be able to specialise in any or several of these areas in order to prepare you for a future career in music and also provide a foundation for PhD study. You will learn about the current developments within the contemporary theory and practice of music, so that you can work confidently and constructively within the musical culture of the present. If you’re looking to progress onto a PhD research project after you graduate, this course will help to prepare you for doctoral level study in music-related areas.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure and Graduate prospects etc.
How to apply
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Real-world experience is also considered. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of relevant work. The MMus (Music) course supports a range of musical practice and musicology, so applicants should include in the portfolio, where relevant to specialisms and interests, any number of the following: -If pursuing performance, a sample of 2-5 unedited video performances -If pursuing composition, a portfolio of original compositions with scores and audio -A sample of theoretical writing and/or analyses -Any additional practice, such as electronic productions, mixed media work, film scores and arrangements. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
FEES:
For current information regarding postgraduate fees, please visit the course page on our website. The link is under Course contact details.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES:
Discover how we may be able to support your postgraduate taught studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships directly from the University of Surrey and external providers:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries?field_student_level_value[postgraduate]=postgraduate
Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.