About the course

Our Music MMus offers you the highest level of training in contemporary music. We’ll teach you the necessary skills, techniques and methodologies to work at an advanced level with a critical awareness of relevant music disciplines. Our award-winning staff are eminent practitioners and scholars in their respective fields. Operating over the widest range of style and practice, we’ll work ly with you in your musical development. By joining the MMus Music programme, you will be part of a diverse and collaborative community of performers, composers, film-makers, animators, theorists, producers and sound engineers.

　　The MMus Music programme is integrated into the University of Surrey’s Department of Music and Media. The Department is home to a rich array of programmes, facilities and disciplines including the Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) programme. Graduates of the Department make up key members of today’s music industry and culture.

　　You’ll graduate from our course as an independent and successful contemporary musician with the fullest knowledge of theory, practical skill, critical reflection and creativity. On this course, you will learn the creative, re-creative, technical, critical, vocational and academic areas of contemporary music practice. You’ll 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, preparing you for a future career in music. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Guildford
Semester (September), 2025	Guildford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Surrey

Entry requirements

　　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:

　　If pursuing performance, a sample of 2-5 unedited video performances

　　If pursuing composition, a portfolio of original compositions with scores and audio

　　A sample of theoretical writing and/or analyses

　　Any additional practice, such as electronic productions, mixed media work, film scores and arrangements.

　　IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element.

　　TOEFL (ibt) - 79 overall with 12 in Reading, 11 in Listening, 17 in Speaking and 20 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Surrey. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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