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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Cathays Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Our MA Music programme is an opportunity to challenge yourself academically and musically, while developing a specialism in performance, composition or music studies. We place an emphasis on flexibility and student choice. You'll be able to personalise a significant proportion of your study, tailoring the programme to meet your career goals and ambitions.You'll study in a research-led university environment and have the opportunity to engage with new research from scholars at Cardiff University and beyond.This programme is suited to performers, composers and music scholars with an interest in developing their area of expertise, learning valuable skills, and exploring a relevant course of study. Career prospects - Our graduates will have a broad spectrum of knowledge relating to the specialised subject and variety of skills, making them highly attractive both to potential employers and research establishments. Preparing for, and leading towards, the PhD in Music, the MA has been designed to provide graduates with advanced knowledge, understanding and skills in the chosen area of study. 93% of responding graduates between 2010 and 2013 reported that they are in full-time, part-time, self or unpaid employment and/or continuing study. Those graduates have entered a range of roles, including musicologist, administrator, music manager, freelance musician, research development officer and music teacher. Our annual series of talks on Careers in Music offer a great chance to meet professionals active in a range of fields such as performance, music education, music journalism, arts and artist management, production and licensing, and composing for media.
Tuition fees
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£ 23,700per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
22nd
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Campus address
Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
15th out of 80 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 223152 68%25th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10084.0 84%10th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.18 80%30th
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