Master in Music Mmus

The University of Hull, founded in 1927 and located in Hull in the United Kingdom, offers a compact and welcoming campus with a strong commitment to research-informed teaching. With a student population of about 12,673, including over 1,500 international students, Hull provides a supportive academic community where small-group learning and one-to-one mentoring are accessible features. The university balances academic rigor with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Hull delivers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as arts and humanities, social sciences, business, health and engineering, underpinned by applied research and industry partnerships. Students can engage in placements, internships and collaborative projects that strengthen employability while benefiting from modern facilities, specialist labs and student services. A vibrant student union and numerous societies contribute to an active campus life.

International students are supported through orientation, tailored advice on visas and accommodation, language assistance and career services that focus on progression into graduate roles. The university emphasizes student wellbeing and offers pastoral care alongside academic support to ensure a successful transition. Prospective international applicants should contact the admissions and international offices for detailed entry requirements, scholarship opportunities and pre-arrival guidance.

Designed for musicians, producers, and researchers eager to push the boundaries of their craft, this programme offers a bespoke environment to refine your specialist practice. Whether you are focused on performance, composition, game audio, film scoring, musicology, or psychology, you will find both the academic mentorship and the technical resources to elevate your work to professional standards.

Students benefit from a unique blend of critical inquiry and hands-on application, supported by a £9.5m investment in world-class facilities. This includes industry-standard recording studios and one of the finest ambisonics studios in the UK. You will engage in a variety of projects that connect theoretical frameworks—such as music psychology, historical musicology, and critical analysis—with real-world professional practice.

Collaborative and Industry-Linked Practice

The curriculum emphasizes agility and collaboration, encouraging students to work across the School of Arts with peers in film, games, and digital design. You will also have the opportunity to build your professional network through direct experience with leading organizations, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC, and Opera North. By the end of the year, you will possess a refined, substantial portfolio designed to serve as a springboard for your career in the music industry or further academic research.