MA Music

MA Music students enjoy a vibrant academic environment, which actively promotes a critical understanding of music through musicology, composition, performance and music technology. The course is taught by world-renowned staff who offer authoritative guidance in their respective fields and facilitate inter-disciplinary study. The course will help you to further explore your musical interests towards advancing your career and learn about cutting-edge research in the field.
Characterised by its lively cultural scene, great quality of life and tolerance, the city of Plymouth welcomes students from diverse backgrounds from all over the world. The University runs a number of initiatives to support overseas students to perfect their domain of the English language

Join an interdisciplinary research community with opportunities to be tutored by staff who are world-renowned in their respective disciplines, including musicology, composition, performance and music technology.
Enjoy access to music rehearsal and recording facilities, including individual practice rooms, a professional recording environment, digital audio workstations, and instrumental facilities ranging from Steinway and Bosendorfer pianos to valve guitar amps, electronic keyboards, and analogue synthesisers.
Experience the University's cultural programme including music, theatre, dance, visual arts and cinema - in stunning venues like the House theatre, the Jill Craigie Cinema and Sherwell Church.
Students have the unparalleled opportunity to access the expertise and facilities of the cutting-edge Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research.
A range of societies and groups are on offer for students to participate, such as a gospel choir, concert band, ukulele society, gamelan group, orchestra, and many more.

1 year Full Time.

A 2:1 degree in a music-related subject or equivalent is desirable. Graduates from other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis.

TOEFL IBT – 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18

IELTS – 6.5
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)