Overview

On this Performance programme from Bangor University 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.

Careers

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Solo Performance

Performance in Context

Music and Ideas

Investigating Music

Performance

Researching Welsh Music

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted throughout the year, but it is advised that you apply by the end of June (September intake) or late October (for January intake).

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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105

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75

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56

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

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)

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. Please contact us for more information.

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Tuition Fees

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19000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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