Music Canterbury Christ Church University

Overview

Whether your focus is performance, composition, production, or critical writing, this Music degree at Canterbury Christ Church University will help you develop the technical, conceptual, and critical expertise needed to thrive in today’s music industry or pursue doctoral research.

Key Features

You’ll be taught and mentored by internationally renowned musicians and researchers whose work spans the world’s leading venues, from Abbey Road Studios to The Sydney Opera House. 

The vibrant learning community connects you with creatives across disciplines, from sound design and dance to film and game production, fostering collaboration and innovation within Canterbury’s rich musical heritage.

As part of your studies, you’ll complete an independent project or dissertation tailored to your professional and creative interests, supported by outstanding facilities and one-to-one academic guidance.

This Master of Music will equip you with the advanced skills, confidence, and professional network needed to succeed as a performer, composer, educator, producer, or researcher in the global music landscape.

Careers

Music at Canterbury Christ Church has a long and proud tradition, and the students have gone on to achieve incredible success - working with Sam Smith, performing at Glastonbury, winning a BAFTA for innovative game sound, and receiving a BASCA Composer of the Year award.

Most recently, one of the alumni contributed to the recording of an Oscar-winning Hollywood soundtrack.