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    Music MA (Performance/Composition)

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    Newcastle, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £25,900.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    Music MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Newcastle, GB. Tuition is £25,900.

    About the program

    Students specialise in music performance or composition, or a mixture of both, across genres including Western classical, contemporary pop, folk, opera, jazz, DJ-ing, improvised music, and electroacoustic music and sound art. The program develops creative, professional, and career skills for the contemporary music world.

    Focus: coursework
    Times Higher Education 144 | Complete University Guide Music 29

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $13,200.00
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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 MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Music MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University is £25,900 across 180 required credits.
    Is Music MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University online or in-person?
    Music MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University is offered in-person.
    How long does Music MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University take to complete?
    Music MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Music MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University?
    Per the program's published guidance: A 2:1 or above from a UK university, conservatoire, or international equivalent, in music, or a related equivalent degree with a equivalent specialism in either musical performance or composition
    What work-permit options follow Music MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University?
    Post-completion work rights for Music MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)