Overview

Music Performance course at Kingston University could lead to a range of careers, both in the industry and in related fields. Previous graduates have gone on to work in performance, teaching, outreach, composition and more. If you’re already employed, this programme could seriously accelerate your promotion prospects.

You will cover issues of performance practice, aesthetics of music performance, analysis for performers, psychology of music performance, and performance presentation.

A range of option modules allows you to develop your skills in related topics, such as composition, conducting, arranging and ensemble performance.

Career:

You’ll complete this programme with a blend of compositional and practical skills, plus theoretical knowledge. Our graduates have gone on to perform professionally, teach instruments, work in education and run workshops. Others are working in studio recording or outreach programmes.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Aspects of Performance Presentation

Performance Studies

Advanced Production of Popular Music

Composing and Marketing Popular Music

Constructing Music Education in the UK

International Music Education: Psychology, Culture and Philosophy

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00 , International

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We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, applications will close when the course is full.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or higher in music. This can be from the UK or abroad, and could be in a specialist field such as popular music, music education or music technology.

If you don’t have a music degree, we will also consider evidence of relevant experiential learning (such as work as a professional performer or composer) plus either:

A good honours degree in a different subject
Advanced conservatoire study, which has not led to a degree

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK students tuition fees:

MMus part time £5,885

International students tuition fees:

MMus part time £11,825

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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