Music Performance MMus
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston: – You will receive individual tuition on your instrument or voice from a professional performer. – Facilities include recording studios, rehearsal rooms, a synthesis/sampling lab, and the analogue/digital hybrid Visconti Studio with a 300m² octagonal live room and rare and vintage recording equipment. – Masterclasses and workshops are run by performers and composers. In close proximity to London’s major concert venues, you will have access to live performances throughout the year.
About this course:
This course is ideal if you wish to become a professional performer or are an instrumental teacher looking to develop your performance skills and knowledge.
This course develops performance skills across many musical genres, including western classical, popular, and world music.
Through tuition, masterclasses, recitals and ensemble participation, you will develop performance skills, critique your performances, and complete a performance-based project.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Music Performance MMus
| EU | £17700 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £8770 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8770 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £8770 | year 1 |
| Wales | £8770 | year 1 |
| International | £17700 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
List of 307 Bachelor and Master Courses from Kingston University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Kingston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Music”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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