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MA Music (with Performance): Performance pathway

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview In this course you hone your skills as a performer and get ready for a brilliant career in the music industry. Gain all the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you’ll need to perform at an advanced level. Get ready to pursue your passion for playing music as a profession as we nurture your musical development. Course highlights At Birmingham you'll receive instrumental or vocal tuition through one-to-one lessons by leading professional performers from the University or the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. You can also take advantage of the early performance opportunities available through our Collective for Early Music Performance and Research (CEMPR). You'll develop and refine your skills as a performing musician through expert individual tuition and performance classes, seminars, and tutorials. You'll also enhance your professional skills and gain the knowledge you need to build a music career, as well as transferable skills for other career paths.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 28,080per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    8th out of 96

    12th out of 80 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    138 74%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    8th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    29th

    17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    154 71%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    27th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    46th

    30

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