Music

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:

1. If pursuing performance, a sample of 2-5 unedited video performances
2. If pursuing composition, a portfolio of original compositions with scores and audio
3. A sample of theoretical writing and/or analyses
4. 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.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Our Music MMus offers you the highest level of training in contemporary music. We’ll 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’ll work closely with you in your musical development.

You’ll graduate from our course as an independent and relevant contemporary musician with the fullest knowledge of theory, practical skill, critical reflection and creativity.

On this course, you will learn the creative, re-creative, technical, critical, vocational and academic areas of contemporary music practice.

You’ll 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, preparing you for a future career in music and also providing a foundation for PhD study.

Information for international students

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK. We 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.

For more information please go to - https://www.surrey.ac.uk/international

Fees and funding

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