MA Music by Research in London United Kingdom | City St George's, University of London

Immerse yourself in a distinctive program exploring the multifaceted world of music and sound. Join a dynamic artistic community in cosmopolitan London, where you'll hone expertise in specialized areas like musical performance, academic study, modern composition, and sonic experimentation. Learn from internationally renowned practitioners and thinkers who are shaping today's musical landscape. Work alongside global artists through interactive sessions and intensive masterclasses. Acquire essential research methodologies, leading to a capstone project in either creative work or academic investigation. With personalized guidance from a dedicated advisor, you'll deepen your focus on selected disciplines ranging from scored and electronic music to sound art and cross-disciplinary approaches; encompassing classical, jazz, and popular performance traditions; and spanning music history, cultural studies, analytical techniques, and auditory research.
Our alumni have established careers as educators, creators, and performers across professional and academic spheres. Graduates have secured positions in music publishing, media production, artist management, and cultural organizations, while others have pursued advanced degrees at MPhil or doctoral levels.
Professional integration forms the core of your educational journey. The curriculum blends lectures, seminar discussions, hands-on workshops, personalized mentoring, and independent study. Qualified students receive individual instruction from top-tier performing artists. Showcase opportunities include our annual City Summer Sounds Festival and the Postgraduate Research Conference, where you can present your creative and scholarly work.