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PostgraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: 715F

Master of Science in Performance Science - Full Time

Royal College of Music
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,684Per Year (Intl)
£8,704Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MSc (PG) Master of Science in Performance Science - Full Time at Royal College of Music. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Master of Science (MSc) in Performance Science provides extensive professional and collaborative opportunities, one-to-one teaching with internationally renowned experts in performance science, and access to the latest research and world-class facilities. These include Centre for Performance Science and a new £1.9 million Performance Laboratory, featuring an advanced Performance Simulator. This dynamic programme offers a deeper scientific understanding of how music is created, learned, performed and perceived, ideal for performers, teachers and arts leaders aiming to progress their care... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a 93% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Music Psychology
Performance Physiology and Health
Research Methods in Performance Science
Psychology of Musical Learning and Pedagogy
Performance Analysis and Optimisation
Neuroscience of Musical Performance
Professional Practice and Career Development
Dissertation in Performance Science
UCAS Code:715F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,684

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£21,684

Home Student Fee

£8,704

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
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