Course summary
Why choose this course
- Our award-winning staff are eminent scholars and practitioners in their respective fields. Operating over the widest range of musical styles, practices and areas of research, we’ll work closely with you in your musical development.
- By joining the MMus Music programme, you will be part of a diverse and collaborative community of performers, composers, musicologists, film-makers, animators, producers and sound engineers.
- You’ll graduate from this MMus course as an independent and confident musician with the fullest knowledge in research skills, theory, practice, critical reflection and creativity for pursuing a successful music career.
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, which must include a sample of writing (for example, an essay, sample of theoretical writing or a piece of written analysis). This must be your own unassisted work and properly referenced, demonstrate knowledge and insight of a particular music topic, and a minimum of 2,000 words. It can be material that you have created as part of previous coursework or published material. 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 two to five 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
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
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.