Overview

Music from York St John University course showcases the importance of critical development of musical, technical, and entrepreneurial skills for today’s artists. We recognise that modern musicians’ careers and portfolios can look significantly different from each other and will support you in establishing most effective professional strategies that reflect your artistic values.

Key facts

You will learn from industry experts across a series of guest lectures and seminars.

Our experienced tutors and guest speakers will encourage and equip you to develop your own creative practice.

You will have the opportunity to:

Develop your professional identity as an artist
Have your compositions performed and recorded
Put on events in a wide range of venues on campus and in the city
Collaborate with other postgraduate students

Be a key part of a supportive community of artists

Your tutors are all working musicians who actively engage in the contemporary creative industries. Their wide range of professional activities underpin the musical community at York St John University, a creative environment where you will reinforce who you are as a musician.

You'll be encouraged to find opportunities to make music and build your professional network outside of your course learning time. Any gigs and performances you do in your personal time can be included in your assessments and should be viewed as contributing to your personal development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods Reflective Practice
Music Creative Practice
Creative Entrepreneurship
Independent Research
Music Independent Project

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music View 208 other Masters in Music 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

75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 honours degree in a related subject
Interview if your honours degree is in an unrelated subject

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

11800 GBP / year

≈ 11800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8800 GBP / year

≈ 8800 GBP / year

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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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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