Music Performance MMus

Master the art of performance Specialise in composition or conducting and refine your knowledge in arranging and ensemble performance. Our MMus in Music Performance could lead to a range of careers, both in the industry and in related fields. Previous graduates have gone on to work in performance, teaching, outreach, composition and more. If you’re already employed, this programme could seriously accelerate your promotion prospects. During the course, you’ll choose the modules that engage you most and deepen your expertise accordingly. You’ll develop your performance skills across multiple genres, from western classical to popular and world music. The course also covers issues including performance practice, aesthetics of music performance, analysis for performers, psychology of music performance and performance presentation. Professional performers will be on hand to give you individual tuition on your voice or instrument while you study. You’ll also be able to attend masterclasses and workshops with performers and composers, as well as live performances at London’s major venues throughout the year. I can't speak highly enough of my time as a postgraduate student at Kingston. For me, studying on the Music Performance MMus course was a time of not only discovery, but also rediscovery of a self that I had forgotten about. Lis Lewis

English language requirements for Music Performance MMus: Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific section of our website.

International students: £21,500 per year

UK students: £10,700 per year

UK/Home: £10,700 per year

International: £21,500 per year

September 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

• Kingston Hill, United Kingdom