MA Music

  • Part-time study available
  • International students can apply

After completing the MA in Music people will find their professional skills to be considerably enhanced. We have found that this has enhanced career prospects in Music Education (Teachers/Lecturers), Arts Administration and as freelance Performers and Composers.

Alumni Profile

Rodney Newton, successful composer of film and band music.

Brendan Williams, composer, teacher, producer and sound recordist.

Kim Kuok Ip, composer and teacher in Macao, China

Ian Culross, Principal Cornet Fairey (Geneva) Brass Band.

Rob Wiffin (conductor, former principal director of music, RAF).

Industry Links

We have direct links with professional institutions such the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as well as the 'Sounds from the Other City' festival. We have a good working relationship with many venues in the local area including Islington Mill.

Further Study

PGR options in Composition, Performance, Technology and Musicology