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PostgraduateMA

Music

York St John University
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£11,800Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Music at York St John University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Work with, and learn from, musical experts who will support you in professionalising your creative voice. You'll further your skillset across performance, composing, facilitating, teaching, and recording. In addition, our team will introduce you to the business side of being a professional musician. International tuition fees are £11,800 per year, home/UK fees are £8,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Performance Practice
Composition and Orchestration
Music Production and Recording
Contemporary Teaching Methodologies
Music Industry and Professional Practice
Research Methods in Music
Ensemble Direction and Facilitation
Critical Analysis of Contemporary Music
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,800

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,800

Home Student Fee

£8,800

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 — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,500£26,000
3 years£15,000£19,000£22,500
5 years£19,000£22,500£27,500
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

70%Working
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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