Music (with Performance): Performance pathway MA

University of Birmingham · Birmingham, United Kingdom

Master of ArtsEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusBoth

The Music (with Performance): Performance pathway MA programme at University of Birmingham (study Subject areas Postgraduate Music) is a Master of Arts programme delivered in English over a duration of 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Music Performance covers solo, chamber, and orchestral performance, music pedagogy, music theory, and repertoire interpretation. Students refine advanced technical execution and artistic expression under expert guidance. Graduates work as concert artists, orchestral musicians, and music educators.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £12,471/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £28,080/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September 2027

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMaster of Arts
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceBoth
CountryUnited Kingdom
Facultystudy Subject areas Postgraduate Music

Official university

University of Birmingham

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£12,471	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£28,080	—	needs the fee

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