MMus · PgCert Music
University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, United Kingdom
About this programme
The MMus in Music capitalises on research strength within the department of music and is intended for composers (vocal, instrumental, or electronic), performers, sonic artists, musicologists (of all kinds studying any genre) with a specific interest in an area of musical study. Our MMus students can design their study by selecting one or two study concentrations from four paths: Composition, Musicology, Performance, and Sonic Arts. Applicants must confirm in their application which area(s) they wish to specialise in.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 4 months
- Tuition
- £23,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5 · PTE Academic 62 · TOEFL iBT 90
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- January, September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (14)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Thomson Memorial PrizePartial funding · End of March annually
- Carlaw and Carlaw-Ogston Master of Music Postgraduate ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline 31 July 2026
- David Stewart ScholarshipPartial funding
- Donald Withrington Scholarship in Modern Scottish HistoryPartial funding · Deadline 1 July 2026
- Development Trust Sports BursaryPartial funding · Deadline 18 September 2026
- Aberdeen Alumni DiscountPartial funding · Available until further notice