Performance MMus/PgDip

The course aims to enable understudies to: Acquired a greater understanding and appreciation of a variety of theories, contexts and concepts relating to the contemporary and historical performance

acquired more detailed knowledge of the history of musical instruments and performance practice

gained the skills required to undertake research related to the musical pieces that they study for their performance recitals

developed self confidence in working with the academic literature related to performance history

developed skills of oral and written presentation

The MMus in Performance will widen your experience of performing and will develop your academic skills in relation to your practice. The programme will equip you for further study of performance and/or musicology at PhD level and beyond. It will also equip you with skills in creativity, self discipline, analysis and communication which are valued by employers both within and outside the field of music. Recent graduates have pursued successful careers as professional performers, concert promoters, arts administrators, teachers, educational advisers, performers, and business people.

A first degree at 2.ii standard or higher (or equivalent) is required.
Candidates for this programme must be able to demonstrate excellent performance skills; most will have either an excellent grade in an undergraduate final year recital (good 2.i or higher), a high mark in DipABRSM (or equivalent) or at least a pass at LRSM (or equivalent).