Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Vocal Studies at Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. Based in Kilburn, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. If you’re a singer or vocal professional looking to delve more deeply into the fundamentals of the voice, this Masters in Vocals course will expand your technical knowledge through a theoretical yet creative lens. With research central to this one-year postgraduate vocal degree, you’ll dive into every theoretical aspect of vocal technique for a thorough analysis of the voice – from breath work, posture and vocal health to the connection between mind, body and voice. While you’ll have the opportunity to improve your performance abilities, at the heart of this postgraduate vocal course is res... International tuition fees are £16,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students looking to study the MA Vocal Studies degree don’t need an undergraduate degree in music, experience with DAWs, or the ability to play a musical instrument to apply – just evidence of working with voice and a good undergraduate degree (2i or above). We welcome applications from established practitioners who are keen to undertake study at the postgraduate level but may not possess the required qualifications. These students may be given credit for their prior study or |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,250
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £20,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £16,000 | £24,500 | £31,000 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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