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    Music

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    London, GBMMusIn-person1 year
    £32,100.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    34%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £85.00
    App fee

    Music at King's College London is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MMus program based in London, GB. Tuition is £32,100.

    About the program

    Offers specializations in Music Studies, Composition, or Performance with optional modules from other departments. Covers historical, sociocultural, theoretical topics, advanced composition and performance techniques, culminating in a supervised special study.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Ed Arts and Humanities 2026: 24th
    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Tests taken before 21 January 2026: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing, 23 in reading and 20 in each of the other skills (Band C)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in reading & writing and 6.0 in listening & speaking (Band C)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    £21,240.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Music at King's College London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Music at King's College London is £32,100 across 180 required credits.
    Is Music at King's College London online or in-person?
    Music at King's College London is offered in-person.
    How long does Music at King's College London take to complete?
    Music at King's College London is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Music at King's College London?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
    How competitive is Music at King's College London?
    Music at King's College London reports an acceptance rate of approximately 34%.