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Master of Experimental Performance

Birmingham City University

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

This full-time MMus course, taught at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, develops experimental performers through principal study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, with audition, interview and portfolio.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Understand curriculum content including principal-study based programme with PgCert
  • PgDip and MMus exit awards
  • Apply knowledge to relevant Experimental Performance problems
  • Communicate findings clearly

Career outcomes

  • multi-faceted careers in the creative industries
  • Experimental performance

Curriculum

  • Principal-study based programme with PgCert
  • PgDip and MMus exit awards. Students take Principal Study 1: Experimental Performance (60 credits)
  • Career Development
  • Optional modules and professional development modules
  • MMus students add Principal Study 2: Experimental Performance and further optional modules.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject; some courses ask for professional qualifications
  • work experience
  • a portfolio
  • an audition or an interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, BCUIC pre-master's accepted for entry, CV for applicants who graduated over 2 years ago, Some courses need work experience or portfolio

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • Statement of purpose
  • References or resume where requested
  • Proof of language proficiency if required
  • Additional documents subject to the official program checklist

How to apply

  1. Review the course entry and English language requirements. Apply using UCAS or the appropriate postgraduate application route. Submit academic transcripts and relevant supporting documents. Complete any interview or portfolio assessment where required. Meet the conditions of the offer. Complete the CAS checks and applicable tuition payment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£29,460 GBP
Application fee£30 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
Faculty or schoolRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
DepartmentMusic
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteScholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    199 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.