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Master of Performance in Classical, Jazz & Popular

London, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

1-year full-time on-campus master's degree in Performance (Classical, Jazz & Popular) at the University of West London (London).

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Performance in Classical
Jazz & Popular
develop creative practice
evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

Performer
Musical director
Educator
Academic
Alumni
Matt Tong
formerly of Bloc Party
Matthew Hodson
the founder of the London Synthesis Orchestra
Ben Salter
who worked with Nile Rodgers in the United States

Curriculum

1-year full-time taught master's. Core modules: Research Informed Practice
Ensemble and Musical Direction Skills
Critical Perspectives
Research Methods
Performance Portfolio. Options include Studio Recording
Music Pedagogy
Songwriting. A dissertation or project completes the degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

Academic requirements You need: an honours degree (2:1 or above) in music with performance
Performance or another relevant subject an unedited recording of two contrasting pieces of music. 6.5 IELTS or above

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (usually 2:2 or above, Subject-related for some courses) or equivalent professional qualification with experience, Level 6 qualifications at the same level as UK applicants

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each)
TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
Duolingo PTE Academic 58+ (51+ each)
PTE Academic Cambridge 176 (169 each)
Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4.5 (writing
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,750 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	West London campus (Ealing)
Faculty or school	London College of Music
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.