PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Music

Name: Music
Price: 21900 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Bristol

Bristol, England

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1 yearDuration

£21,900Per Year (Intl)

£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MPhil Music at University of Bristol is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology. In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including: - acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale; - electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice; - composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions. The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance. International tuition fees are £21,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Composition Research

Electro-Acoustic Music Production

Musicology Research Methods

Contemporary Music Analysis

Non-Western Music Traditions

Music and Cultural History

Advanced Dissertation Project

Interdisciplinary Music Studies

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ 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

£21,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,900

Home Student Fee

£5,106

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£24,000	£27,000	£31,000
3 years	£18,500	£23,000	£26,500
5 years	£25,000	£30,000	£35,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working

15%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

60%Professional Jobs

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