Master in Music

Tuition fees for Master in Music are 16,857 USD per year.

Challenge yourself academically and musically while tailoring the programme, and its rich opportunities, to meet your ambitions for the future. tick Advanced study and specialisation Tailor the programme to your interests and career aspirations. mortarboard Taught by experts Teaching delivered by internationally recognised experts in a range of disciplines. location Live and study in a musical city Cardiff is one of the UK's liveliest music capitals, with a national opera company (Welsh National Opera), and several professional orchestras and choirs, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. people Workshops and masterclasses Regular workshops, seminars and masterclasses given by visiting composers, musicologists, educators, and performers. If you’re ready to push your musical expression, creativity and academic thinking to the next level, our MA in Music is for you. This flexible and diverse programme is perfect for those with a wide range of musical interests and ambitions. You’ll explore your passion in a vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking community of musicians, educators, and researchers. Whether you're already experienced or looking to specialise, you can tailor your studies to focus on areas such as: - Performance - Music education - Jazz and popular music - Studio production - Music and media - Composition (notated and electronic) - Orchestration and arranging - Music research (historical and contemporary) With a strong emphasis on choice and personalisation, you’ll shape your own path through a variety of thematic modules. These encourage specialisation, interdisciplinary exploration, and a collaborative ethos. You’ll gain skills in music research, leadership, and public engagement, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the music industry and beyond. Our research-led environment will connect you with cutting-edge work from leading scholars - both within the university and from across the wider music world. > "What is unique about the course is its flexibility. Not only can you tailor the course around your own interests and passions, it also gives you the platform to gain experience in the ‘real world’ alongside your studies. For me, this made my MA year the perfect bridge between being a student and professional musician. The MA furthered my skillset, supported my ideas and imagination, and gave me the tools needed to continue to progress beyond my time in education." Iestyn Griffiths, Music (MA) Where you'll study