Course Overview

This course is suitable for those involved in creating (composition, songwriting, and production) or studying music, and who wish to expand their current field of expertise.

The MMus Music will introduce you to the fundamental principles of text-based, or practice-led research in popular and contemporary music. It provides unique and creative approaches to composition, songwriting, production, and musicology, valuing musical creativity and innovation, musical diversity, and intellectual curiosity. 

The course will help strengthen your ability to utilize independent learning whilst developing original and creative responses to problems and current complex issues. You will have the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen research area through pathways and optional modules.

You may also have the opportunity to attend conferences, gigs, and networking events.

Special features

• The program offers two pathways:

  • Music: Popular and Contemporary Music Practices Pathway

  • Music: Popular and Contemporary Music Studies Pathway

• You will gain the key skills and expertise to enable you to make an effective contribution to the creative industries

General Eligibility

• 2.1 honors degree or above in music or a related subject (or equivalent)

• You will also be required to attend an interview, with recent examples of your work

• Exceptionally, candidates without academic qualifications but with relevant experience may be considered for interview based on the submission of a portfolio of recent work or work-in-progress

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.5 or equivalent

  English (PTE) Academic-62 average with 55 in each component

  TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 88 or above with min 20 in each section