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PostgraduateMaster of Music

Popular Music Performance (Vocals)

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
Kilburn, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,250Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MMus Popular Music Performance (Vocals) 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. The music industry has seen a rise in demand for talented and qualified vocalists at a time when the power of vocals to lift spirits and change lives has never been more important. This highly personalised vocal-specific masters course will see you elevate your vocal creativity and already advanced performance skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Whether you’re currently working in the music industry as a musician, vocalist or singing teacher or looking to change careers, this inspiring programme will take your vocal talents to the next level. With the ability to study the... 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

Advanced Vocal Technique and Performance
Voice Science and Physiological Conditioning
Alexander Technique and Fitzmaurice Voicework
Performance Psychology and Artistic Development
Professional Practice in Popular Music
Critical Analysis of Vocal Styles
Practice-as-Research Vocal Performance Project
Research Methods and Academic Inquiry
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,250

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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
Indicative Data

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

70%Working
6%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
59%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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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About Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

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