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PostgraduateMLitt

Sacred Music

University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£12,630Per Year (Home)
£12,630Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MLitt Sacred Music at University of St Andrews. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MLitt in Sacred Music is a one year full-time or two years part-time taught programme and is run jointly by the School of Divinity's Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts (ITIA) and the University of St Andrews Music Centre. The course is aimed at those intending to carry out church music performance and leadership roles, clergy, and those seeking a self-contained programme of study in sacred music or planning to pursue doctoral research in the field. Students will deepen their understanding of the theological and artistic underpinnings of sacred music-making, and, where appl... Home/uk fees are £12,630 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Theology and Philosophy of Sacred Music
Liturgical Music History and Practice
Sacred Music Performance and Leadership
Composition and Arrangement for Worship
Choral Direction and Vocal Ensemble Management
Musical Analysis and Interpretation
Advanced Research Methods in Sacred Music Studies
Dissertation in Sacred Music
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree and relevant experience in theology or music. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application inclu

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£12,630

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Fees and funding Legal notices Admission to the University of St Andrews is governed by our Admissions policy Information about all programmes from previous years of entry can be found in the course archive. Curriculum development As a research intensive institution, the University ensures that its teaching references the research interests of its staff, which may change from time to time. As a result, programmes are regularly reviewed with the aim of enhancing students' learning experience. Our

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working
20%Studying
13%Work & Study
1%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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