Program Overview
The Music at King's College London 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 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,420 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Issues in Historiography and Criticism
- Performance, Gesture and Meaning
- Readings in the New Eighteenth Century
- Medieval Music from the Sources
- History in Ethnomusicology
- Music in Nineteenth-Century London
- Issues in Biography and Criticism
- Issues and Topics in Jazz
- Ethnographic Writing
- Post-Tonal Music and Composition Studies
- Introduction to Free Composition Studies
- Composing for Large Ensemble or Orchestra
- Issues in Historiography and Criticism
- Performance, Gesture and Meaning
- Readings in the New Eighteenth Century
- Medieval Music from the Sources
- History in Ethnomusicology
- Music in Nineteenth-Century London
- Issues in Biography and Criticism
- Issues and Topics in Jazz
- Ethnographic Writing
- Post-Tonal Music and Composition Studies
- Introduction to Free Composition Studies
- Composing for Large Ensemble or Orchestra
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree with 1st class or high 2:1 honours (or international equivalent) in Music or a related discipline is usually required. However applicants with equivalent qualifications or experience\xc2\xa0 will be seriously considered.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,420 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,420 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London 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 King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months