About the course

This course offers you the opportunity to consolidate and expand your knowledge of music in a world-leading university. In our Musicology & Ethnomusicology pathway, you can explore a wide range of music and approaches, while learning advanced skills in writing and research. Our Composition pathway allows you to both develop your compositional skills and explore other areas of music studies. You can also select from a wide range of modules across Arts & Humanities at King's. Our location in the heart of London means you have access to major arts and research centres.

　　Key benefits

　　Intensively taught course covering a wide range of specialised topics.

　　Provides a foundation for further research focusing on current approaches and advanced techniques.

　　Musicology & Ethnomusicology students choose from historical, sociocultural and theoretical modules taught by distinguished staff.

　　Composition students benefit from one-to-one lessons and participation in composition seminars and have the opportunity to hear their works performed by resident ensemble Lontano. 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	London
Semester 1 (September), 2025	London
Semester 1 (September), 2026	London

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for King's College London

All transcripts of your previous qualifications. Two academic references. IELTS (Academic) - 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in reading & writing and 6.0 in listening & speaking. TOEFL iBT - 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing, 23 in reading and 20 in each of the other skills. TOEFL pBT - 160. Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in Music or a related discipline is usually required. However applicants with equivalent qualifications or experience will be seriously considered. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

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　　THE World ranking24th / 130

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