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University of Surrey: Music
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | FABSS - Department of Music and Media |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Music - MMus
Summary
Why choose this course - Our award-winning staff are eminent scholars and practitioners in their respective fields. Operating over the widest range of musical styles, practices and areas of research, we’ll work closely with you in your musical development.
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By joining the MMus Music programme, you will be part of a diverse and collaborative community of performers, composers, musicologists, film-makers, animators, producers and sound engineers.
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You’ll graduate from this MMus course as an independent and confident musician with the fullest knowledge in research skills, theory, practice, critical reflection and creativity for pursuing a successful music career.
What you will study On this course, you will learn creative, re-creative, technical, critical, vocational and academic skills in the study and practice of music of a wide range of styles and genres.
You’ll study a range of interlinked practices, including performance, composition, musicology, research methods and relevant skills in music technology. You will be able to specialise in any or several of these areas, preparing you for a future career in music.
You’ll learn about the current developments within the contemporary theory, practice and research of music, so that you can work confidently and constructively within the musical culture of the present.
If you’re looking to progress onto a PhD research project after you graduate, this course will help to prepare you for doctoral level study in music-related areas.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Real-world experience is also considered. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of relevant work, which must include a sample of writing (for example, an essay, sample of theoretical writing or a piece of written analysis). This must be your own unassisted work and properly referenced, demonstrate knowledge and insight of a particular music topic, and a minimum of 2,000 words. It can be material that you have created as part of previous coursework or published material. The MMus Music course supports a range of musical practice and musicology, so applicants should include in the portfolio, where relevant to specialisms and interests, any number of the following: If pursuing performance, a sample of two to five unedited video performances English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course - Our award-winning staff are eminent scholars and practitioners in their respective fields. Operating over the widest range of musical styles, practices and areas of research, we’ll work closely with you in your musical development.
-
By joining the MMus Music programme, you will be part of a diverse and collaborative community of performers, composers, musicologists, film-makers, animators, producers and sound engineers.
-
You’ll graduate from this MMus course as an independent and confident musician with the fullest knowledge in research skills, theory, practice, critical reflection and creativity for pursuing a successful music career.
What you will study On this course, you will learn creative, re-creative, technical, critical, vocational and academic skills in the study and practice of music of a wide range of styles and genres.
You’ll study a range of interlinked practices, including performance, composition, musicology, research methods and relevant skills in music technology. You will be able to specialise in any or several of these areas, preparing you for a future career in music.
You’ll learn about the current developments within the contemporary theory, practice and research of music, so that you can work confidently and constructively within the musical culture of the present.
If you’re looking to progress onto a PhD research project after you graduate, this course will help to prepare you for doctoral level study in music-related areas.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Real-world experience is also considered. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of relevant work, which must include a sample of writing (for example, an essay, sample of theoretical writing or a piece of written analysis). This must be your own unassisted work and properly referenced, demonstrate knowledge and insight of a particular music topic, and a minimum of 2,000 words. It can be material that you have created as part of previous coursework or published material. The MMus Music course supports a range of musical practice and musicology, so applicants should include in the portfolio, where relevant to specialisms and interests, any number of the following: If pursuing performance, a sample of two to five unedited video performances English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course Our award-winning staff are eminent practitioners and scholars in their respective fields. Operating over the widest range of style and practice, we’ll work closely with you in your musical development.
By joining the MMus Music programme, you will be part of a diverse and collaborative community of performers, composers, film-makers, animators, theorists, producers and sound engineers.
You’ll graduate from our course as an independent and successful contemporary musician with the fullest knowledge of theory, practical skill, critical reflection and creativity.
What you will study On this course, you will learn the creative, re-creative, technical, critical, vocational and academic areas of contemporary music practice.
You’ll study a range of interlinked practices, including performance, composition, musicology and relevant skills in music technology. You will be able to specialise in any or several of these areas, preparing you for a future career in music.
You’ll learn about the current developments within the contemporary theory and practice of music, so that you can work confidently and constructively within the musical culture of the present.
If you’re looking to progress onto a PhD research project after you graduate, this course will help to prepare you for doctoral level study in music-related areas.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Real-world experience is also considered. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of relevant work, which must include a sample of writing (for example, an essay, sample of theoretical writing or a piece of written analysis). This must be your own unassisted work and properly referenced, demonstrate knowledge and insight of a particular music topic, and a minimum of 2,000 words. It can be material that you have created as part of previous coursework or published material. The MMus Music course supports a range of musical practice and musicology, so applicants should include in the portfolio, where relevant to specialisms and interests, any number of the following: -If pursuing performance, a sample of two to five unedited video performances English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course Our award-winning staff are eminent practitioners and scholars in their respective fields. Operating over the widest range of style and practice, we’ll work closely with you in your musical development.
By joining the MMus Music programme, you will be part of a diverse and collaborative community of performers, composers, film-makers, animators, theorists, producers and sound engineers.
You’ll graduate from our course as an independent and successful contemporary musician with the fullest knowledge of theory, practical skill, critical reflection and creativity.
What you will study On this course, you will learn the creative, re-creative, technical, critical, vocational and academic areas of contemporary music practice.
You’ll study a range of interlinked practices, including performance, composition, musicology and relevant skills in music technology. You will be able to specialise in any or several of these areas, preparing you for a future career in music.
You’ll learn about the current developments within the contemporary theory and practice of music, so that you can work confidently and constructively within the musical culture of the present.
If you’re looking to progress onto a PhD research project after you graduate, this course will help to prepare you for doctoral level study in music-related areas.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Real-world experience is also considered. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of relevant work, which must include a sample of writing (for example, an essay, sample of theoretical writing or a piece of written analysis). This must be your own unassisted work and properly referenced, demonstrate knowledge and insight of a particular music topic, and a minimum of 2,000 words. It can be material that you have created as part of previous coursework or published material. The MMus Music course supports a range of musical practice and musicology, so applicants should include in the portfolio, where relevant to specialisms and interests, any number of the following: -If pursuing performance, a sample of two to five unedited video performances English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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