Program Overview
The Music (with Pathways) at University of Birmingham is a MA 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 (with Pathways) 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 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music (with Pathways) 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
- Information Skills and Resources in Music
- Introduction to Music Research
- Advanced Performance
- Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art
- British Music Studies
- Contemporary Music Studies
- Introduction to Electroacoustic Composition
- Introduction to Instrumental/Vocal Composition
- Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Music
- Introduction to Programmes for Electroacoustics
- Issues in Contemporary Music
- Laptop Ensemble
- Musicology Research Seminar
- Sound in Society
- Special Study in Music
- Studies in Performance Practice
- Techniques of Music Editing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All prospective students must submit sample work.
- Applicants in musicology or performance practice should send one example of their written work, of at least 2,000 words in length
- Applicants for degrees in music composition must send two or three scores and/or recordings of their previous compositional work
- All applicants for performance pathways of the MA should submit a repertoire list. Overseas applicants should also submit a DVD of their playing of approximately 20 minutes\' duration; home applicants should be prepared to audition.
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
- TOEFL IBT 88 with no less than 20 in any band
- Pearson Test of English - score 59
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
