On this course you will learn the creative, re-creative, technical, critical, vocational and academic areas of contemporary music practice.

You will study a range of interlinked practices including performance, composition, musicology and relevant skills in music technology. You will be able to specialise in any or several of these areas in order to prepare you for a future career in music and also provide a foundation for PhD study.

You will learn about the current developments within the contemporary theory and practice of music, so that you can work confidently and constructively within the musical culture of the present.

If you’re looking to progress onto a PhD research project after you graduate, this course will help to prepare you for doctoral level study in music-related areas.

A minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Real-world experience is also considered.

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of relevant work. The MMus (Music)course supports a range of musical practice and musicology, so applicants should include in the portfolio, where relevant to specialisms and interests, any number of the following:

1. If pursuing performance, a sample of 2-5 unedited video performances
2. If pursuing composition, a portfolio of original compositions with scores and audio
3. A sample of theoretical writing and/or analyses
4. Any additional practice, such as electronic productions, mixed media work, film scores and arrangements.