2:1 or equivalent in Music or another relevant discipline. We will also consider your application if you have a 2:2 honours degree and relevant professional experience.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 169, minimum 162 in each component
Duolingo, 100, minimum 90 in all other components
LanguageCert, B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 55, minimum 51 in each component
TOEFL, 79, minimum 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing
Trinity ISE III, Pass in all components
This practitioner-led MA pathway is designed to help you discover and establish your unique, authentic voice and sense of artistry. It will foster your initiative and creativity by sustaining and developing your vocal technique, knowledge and repertoire - likely to include opera, musical theatre, art song and contemporary classical.
Intensive individual teaching combines with collaborative peer learning sessions and performance classes that encourage curiosity and diversity, enriching your potential as a distinctive musician.
This course is led by Susan Young, who has considerable experience as both a dedicated teacher and an active performer with industry knowledge and insight. Her current and former students can be found in international opera companies, young artist programmes, West End musicals and award-winning consorts.
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Modules
Projects I and II
As part of the modules Project I and Project II, you’ll attend weekly seminars and performance classes related to your pathway, which will help you to engage deeply with texts and characterisation and explore strategies to build recital programmes and creative projects.
Throughout these modules you’ll receive advice, support and feedback from your academic supervisor. You’ll have the freedom to work on areas that interest you - our courses are designed to allow maximum flexibility and independence.
Project III
Project III is a detailed individual project in which you'll curate and perform an extended recital. In addition, matters concerning creative career strategy will be discussed in a short series of forums.
Critical Reflection in Musical Practice
Critical Reflection in Musical Practice runs throughout the year. In this module you’ll develop sophisticated ways to think and write about music. Your classes will introduce some of the skills needed for postgraduate-level research. You'll then explore musicological theories that will allow you to develop critical and reflective approaches to your performance.
Music teacher
Freelance solo performer
Performance research and PhD study
Private music tutor
Community arts worker
Member of a choir
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
