MA Music - Performance pathway in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham | Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 25,290
(c. USD33,791.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Performance Pathway provides comprehensive training in music performance at an advanced level, blending practical skills with theoretical knowledge and professional development. This program fosters your growth as a well-rounded performer while preparing you for success in the modern music industry.

The full-time faculty features Director of Performance Ceri Owen, an acclaimed collaborative pianist and scholar who oversees the pathway, alongside scholar-performer and early music specialist Andrew Kirkman. Students receive personalized instruction through one-to-one sessions with distinguished professional musicians, either from the University of Birmingham faculty or the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The program also offers access to unique performance opportunities through the Centre for Early Music Performance and Research (CEMPR). Additional performance faculty includes Simon Halsey, celebrated chorus director for the CBSO and Berlin Radio Choir, and orchestral conductor Daniele Rosina.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

We usually ask for a good Honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in Music or a related subject with a substantial musical component. Degrees in other subjects will be considered where candidates have significant professional musical experience and relevant qualifications.

Your application should include a personal statement of approximately 5,000 characters. You should use your personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying this programme. In order to expedite processing, please clearly state the pathway to which you are applying within the first paragraph of your personal statement.

All prospective students for pathways in performance must also submit a sample of written work of at least 1,500 words - in English - in addition to the usual supporting documents.

IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing

Tuition GBP 25,290

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