MMus Master of Music in Canterbury United Kingdom | Canterbury Christ Church University

What you’ll learn

• Refine your musical practice through specialist study in performance, composition, production, or written research.
• Develop advanced creative, analytical, and research skills under the guidance of expert practitioners.
• Collaborate with artists across disciplines to produce innovative and industry-relevant work.
• Undertake an independent project or dissertation to showcase your professional and creative vision.
• Enhance your employability and prepare for careers or PhD study through mentoring and industry engagement.

Whether your focus is performance, composition, production, or critical writing, this Master’s degree will help you develop the technical, conceptual, and critical expertise needed to thrive in today’s music industry or pursue doctoral research.

You’ll be taught and mentored by internationally renowned musicians and researchers whose work spans the world’s leading venues, from Abbey Road Studios to The Sydney Opera House. Our vibrant learning community connects you with creatives across disciplines, from sound design and dance to film and game production, fostering collaboration and innovation within Canterbury’s rich musical heritage.

As part of your studies, you’ll complete an independent project or dissertation tailored to your professional and creative interests, supported by outstanding facilities and one-to-one academic guidance.

This Master of Music will equip you with the advanced skills, confidence, and professional network needed to succeed as a performer, composer, educator, producer, or researcher in the global music landscape.