Program Overview
The Master of Music at Canterbury Christ Church University is a MMus programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Music programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,145 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Canterbury, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Music programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Performance (solo instrumental or vocal performance)
- Conducting
- Composition/Creative Audio (e.g., acoustic composition, electroacoustic composition, popular song writing, sound art)
- Research Project in a chosen area of musicology (e.g., music psychology, music education, music and health, historical musicology, contemporary musicology)
- Research Methods
- Analysis
- Contextual Studies
- Criticism
- Aesthetics OR Music Psychology and Health
- Performance Project OR Creative Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Entry requirements
- A good honours degree (2:1 or higher) in music, or equivalent academic or professional experience. Applicants must be able to show that their background in their chosen independent study is sufficient for development at postgraduate level.
- The selection of entrants is normally based on audition or interview in the School of Music and Performing Arts. Performance audition programmes should be approximately 20 minutes long, and demonstrate the breadth of your command of style and technique. Portfolios of creative or academic work should be of comparable scope and submitted in advance of interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,145 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,145 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Canterbury Christ Church University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Canterbury Christ Church University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months