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PostgraduateMusM

Music (Performance Studies)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£14,200Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MusM Music (Performance Studies) at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MusM Music (Performance) course will prepare you for a portfolio career in music performance in the rapidly diversifying post-pandemic music making scene. You will develop an advanced understanding of the interpretation of music and technical expertise, whether through analysis, historical research, cultural critique, artistic research or performance. You will develop as multifaceted musicians with pedagogical and professional skills, and also have the opportunity to engage in community music performance practices as socially conscious artists. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Musical Interpretation and Analysis
Performance Practice and Historical Research
Artistic Research Methods in Music
Professional Development and Portfolio Building
Community Music and Social Practice
Pedagogy and Teaching Studies in Music
Contemporary Performance and Cultural Critique
Independent Research Project
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

£14,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£14,200

Home Student Fee

£6,850

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 — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,000£29,500
3 years£15,500£21,000£26,500
5 years£24,500£29,000£35,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25 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

73%Working
3%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25 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 University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Music (Performance Studies) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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