Universities United Kingdom Bangor University Courses MMus in Performance

MMus in Performance
at Bangor University

Bangor, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,250
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

The MMus Performance course is ideal for those who are already proficient instrumental or vocal performers, and wish to refine their skills and extend their knowledge. On this programme you will refine your technical and interpretative skills, acquire a deeper understanding of contemporary and historical contexts relating to the performance of music, and develop skills and methodologies to undertake specialist research relating to your creative practice. You will also hone high-level transferable skills in critical thinking, conceptual thinking, problem solving, analysis, communication, self-direction and originality.

You will work closely with professional performers and established researchers, most of whom have international profiles. The School enjoys close links with industrial and third-sector partners such as Welsh National Opera, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Ensemble Cymru, and it is often possible for students to undertake a work placement during the course of the programme.

Course Content
Program structure

credits from:
- WXT-4011: Masters Project (60) (Semester 3) Core or
  WXC-4011: Project Meistr (60) (Semester 3) Core
Optional Modules

120 credits from:
- WMP-4106: Independent Research Project (30) (Semester 2) or
  WMC-4106: Project Ymchwil Annibynnol (30) (Semester 2)
- WMP-4108: Investigating Music (30) (Semester 1) or
  WMC-4108: Ymchwilio i Gerddoriaeth (30) (Semester 1)
- WMP-4111: Performance I (30) (Semester 1) or
  WMC-4111: Project Perfformio 1 (30) (Semester 1)
- WMP-4112: Performance II (30) (Semester 2) or
  WMC-4112: Perfformiad 2 (30) (Semester 2)
- WMP-4113: Performance Studies Education (30) (Semester 2) or
  WMC-4113: Astudiaethau Perfformio Addysg (30) (Semester 2)
International Students can replace WMP4112 Performance II with ELCOS modules listed above.
Entry Requirement
- A first degree at 2.ii standard or higher (or equivalent) is required.
- Candidates for this programme must be able to demonstrate excellent performance skills; most will have either an excellent grade in an undergraduate final-year recital (good 2.i or higher), a high mark in DipABRSM (or equivalent) or at least a pass at LRSM (or equivalent).
- Applicants will be asked to audition, or, where this is not feasible, to provide a recorded video performance featuring contrasting repertoire (25-30 minutes) which can be in the form of links to content on YouTube or Dropbox, or by uploading video files (PLEASE NOTE: your face must be clearly visible in any submitted videos)
- English proficiency (for non-native English or Welsh speakers): IELTS English test with a score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5).
- Applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and candidates may be asked to submit a piece of written work in support of their application.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fee Per Year

£ 16,250
Career Prospect
Career opportunity

The MMus in Performance will widen your experience of performing and will develop your academic skills in relation to your practice. The programme will equip you for further study of performance and/or musicology at PhD level and beyond. It will also equip you with skills in creativity, self-discipline, analysis and communication which are valued by employers both within and outside the field of music. Recent graduates have pursued successful careers as professional performers, concert promoters, arts administrators, teachers, educational advisers, performers, and business people.

Cost Of Studying At Bangor University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MMus in Performance at Bangor University