MMus Music

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
 

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Year 1:

• Composition A
• Compositional Programming A
• Music Project A
• Musical Theatre
• Performance A
• Research Training
• Studio Techniques
• Composition B
• Compositional Programming B
• Digital Performance
• Master'S Portfolio
• Modernism And Postmodernism
• Music Project B
• Performance A
• Performance B
• Research Training For Practitioners
• Screen Music Studies
• Topic Study B

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.
    

Selection process
 

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of relevant work. The 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.
 

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
 

Postgraduate

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve at least 60% or 65% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least 55% or 60% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least 65% or 70% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

Full-time - 1 year

UK
£8,800
 

Overseas
£19,200
 

Please note:

• These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2022-23 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually
• If you are on a two-year full-time Euromasters or MFA programme, or a two-year or three-year part-time masters programme (excluding modular/self-paced/distance learning), the annual fee is payable in Year 1 and Year 2 of the programme
• Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements.

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