Bangor,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MMus Performance in Bangor United Kingdom | Bangor University
Bangor University
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Bangor United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,000
(c. USD22,823.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This MMus Performance program is perfect for skilled instrumentalists or vocalists looking to advance their musical and artistic growth through dedicated study. Throughout this course, you'll perfect your technical and interpretive abilities on your selected instrument or voice. The MMus Performance enables you to gain profound insights into modern and historical aspects of instrumental or vocal teaching, while exploring approaches for specialized practice-led research. You'll also develop valuable transferable skills in critical analysis, conceptual reasoning, problem-solving, evaluation, communication, independent work, and innovation.
You'll have the chance to collaborate with experienced tutors, accompanists, and renowned researchers, many with global recognition.
Bangor University provides numerous performance opportunities, both solo and ensemble-based, and maintains strong connections with leading industry and arts organizations including BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Sinfonia Cymru, Welsh National Opera, Opra Cymru, Aria Film Studios, Pontio Arts Centre, Venue Cymru, Ucheldre Arts Centre, Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias, Bangor Cathedral, Bangor Music Festival, North Wales International Festival, and Wales International Piano Festival.
Career Prospects
The MMus Performance expands your performance experience while strengthening academic skills related to your practice. This program prepares you for advanced performance and/or musicology studies at PhD level, while also developing creativity, discipline, analytical thinking, and communication abilities sought after in various professions. Alumni have established successful careers as performers, concert organizers, arts managers, educators, consultants, and entrepreneurs.
MMus: 1 year full-time, 2-5 years part-time
Diploma: 30 weeks full-time
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A first degree at 2.ii standard or higher (or equivalent) is required.
Candidates for this programme must be able to demonstrate excellent performance skills, most will have either an excellent grade in an undergraduate final-year recital (good 2.i or higher), a high mark in DipABRSM (or equivalent) or at least a pass at LRSM (or equivalent).
Applicants will be asked to audition, or, where this is not feasible, to provide a recorded video performance featuring contrasting repertoire (25-30 minutes) which can be in the form of links to content on YouTube or Dropbox, or by uploading video files (PLEASE NOTE: your face must be clearly visible in any submitted videos)
English proficiency (for non-native English or Welsh speakers): IELTS English test with a score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5).
Applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and candidates may be asked to submit a piece of written work in support of their application. Please contact us for more information.
TOEFL iBT - 75 overall , (L-17, R-18, S-20, W-18)
Candidates for this programme must be able to demonstrate excellent performance skills, most will have either an excellent grade in an undergraduate final-year recital (good 2.i or higher), a high mark in DipABRSM (or equivalent) or at least a pass at LRSM (or equivalent).
Applicants will be asked to audition, or, where this is not feasible, to provide a recorded video performance featuring contrasting repertoire (25-30 minutes) which can be in the form of links to content on YouTube or Dropbox, or by uploading video files (PLEASE NOTE: your face must be clearly visible in any submitted videos)
English proficiency (for non-native English or Welsh speakers): IELTS English test with a score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5).
Applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and candidates may be asked to submit a piece of written work in support of their application. Please contact us for more information.
TOEFL iBT - 75 overall , (L-17, R-18, S-20, W-18)
Tuition
GBP
17,000