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MA Music

University of Bristol

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Course options

5 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

There are five pathways in this flexible MA programme: Performance Composition Musicology Medieval Music Russian Music You will take units that provide core training, such as Research Skills for Musicians, and that build your familiarity with the ‘state of the art’, in Readings and Repertoires. These include teaching and coursework specialised to the different pathways, and at the same time give you the opportunity to build cross-disciplinary perspective. You also take specialised units specific to the pathway, and choose from a menu of optional units tailored to your interests. These are followed by a major project: a dissertation or edition for musicologists (including those on the Russian Music and Medieval Music pathways), a recital for performers, or a portfolio of compositions for composers.

Application deadline

10/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 29,500per 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 Bristol

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    6th out of 80 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    156 72%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    7th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    6th

    6

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