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Music MA

University of SussexUnited Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year full time
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Music
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

Hone your creative identity and develop skills for today’s music industry. Showcase your work through a professional portfolio.

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · Subjects: music, theatre, sonic arts or audio-visual media. You’ll also be considered for this course if you have relevant professional experience. Since much of the practical work on different modules involves your own creative and/or compositional engagement with the topics covered, you should include a short composition portfolio with your application. This is composition interpreted broadly (i.e. it does not have to be 'traditional' notated composition): it could be songs, tracks you have produced, movie soundtracks, performances of your own compositions, a score. etc. The portfolio should demonstrate your ability to create music, audio or other sonic media. You can submit in a variety of formats: links to tracks on Soundcloud, Youtube, MP3s, scores, etc · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS (Academic): Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

Fees

International students: £23,500 per year for full-time students

UK students: £11,250 per year for full-time students

UK/Home: £11,250 per year for full-time students

International: £23,500 per year for full-time students

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

international, 1 September 2026 (UK)

Campus

  • On campus - in person, United Kingdom
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Where you will study

Brighton and Hove, South East, United Kingdom

Study in Brighton and HoveSouth East

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