About the course

This research-based course offers a flexible route to advanced musical study including classical, popular, world, contemporary, early, folk and traditional.

　　This is a flexible research-based Master of Music.

　　Practitioners are able to study in areas such as: performance, composition, studio-based work, improvisation, sound-art

　　mixed media

　　You can focus on any one of these or blend them according to their creative needs.

　　Musicologists are able to study in areas such as: critical and cultural musicology, ethnomusicology and world music, folk music studies, early music, popular music studies, music theory and analysis

　　It's also possible to combine practice-based and musicologically orientated projects.

　　The MMus can be regarded as a qualification in its own right, but also offers preparation for doctoral study, not least because of the strong research emphasis.

　　The MMus course comprises of compulsory and optional modules.

　　All students – part-time and full-time – are required to complete the Music Research Training module across their first two semesters of study.

　　The Music Masters Research Training module teaches essential skills and methodologies for the rest of the research-focused course. A series of four Elective Projects allows you to pursue research selected from a range of topics taught in staff-led seminar groups, or undertake supervised solo study in practice-based or musicological research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2025	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2026	Newcastle upon Tyne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Newcastle University

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in music or a related subject.

　　We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with degrees in other areas and those with appropriate evidence of musical and general critical knowledge and ability.

　　Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills).

　　TOEFL IBT: score of 90 with a minimum of Reading - 18, Writing - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 20.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Newcastle University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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