Overview

This Music Performance - Vocal Studies MA course from the University of York will foster your initiative and creativity by sustaining and developing your vocal technique, knowledge and repertoire - likely to include opera, musical theatre, art song and contemporary classical.

Intensive individual teaching combines with collaborative peer learning sessions and performance classes that encourage curiosity and diversity, enriching your potential as a distinctive musician.

Career opportunities:

This course is beneficial to students wishing to gain vital skills and insight for performing their repertoire professionally, enabling them to be competitive, versatile and responsive to the demands of life as a creative artist in the 21st century. It may prepare them for further study in fields such as opera or education or enrich current professionals looking for continuing development.

Music teacher

Freelance solo performer
Performance research and PhD study
Private music tutor
Community arts worker
Member of a choir

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Recital

Developing Your Artistic Practice

Research Skills for Musicians

Collaborative Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 62 other Masters in Music Performance in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 or equivalent in Music or another relevant subject.
You will need to submit a sample of your creative work with your application. Please see our guidance on submitting creative work.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27250 GBP / year

≈ 27250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12000 GBP / year

≈ 12000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time (2 years) National: £6,000
Part-time (2 years) International: £13,625

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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