Master of Music in Performance (Brass) MMus
Royal College Of Music
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 75 graduates of Master of Music in Performance (Brass) MMus at Royal College Of Music for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21455 | £18360 | £22141 |
25-75 percentile range | £17911 - £25024 | £13492 - £22848 | £16777 - £27979 |
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Course Description
The Royal College of Music offers a diverse two-year Masters programme with multiple study routes, which allow students to work towards the qualification most suited to their needs. The Master of Music qualification develops students’ critical, analytical and research skills, as well as their ability to express themselves verbally to a high level. Such skills are particularly relevant for those who are interested in studying the background and context of the music they perform and analyse, and those who hope to teach or communicate about music beyond their principal study (for example as professional educators, facilitators or curators). This is in addition to continuing to develop students’ practical skills to a very high standard. The MMus can also provide the basis for further research through our Level 8 doctoral degrees.
The brass faculty is an active community with an outstanding team of professors, many of whom hold principal positions in major orchestras. In addition to your one-to-one lessons you will attend regular classes and ensemble coaching. The faculty benefits from visiting professors of the highest quality and distinguished visiting international musicians give masterclasses each term. You will have the opportunity to perform in a wide variety of ensembles of various sizes and the RCM orchestras works with some of today’s greatest artists and international conductors.
Jazz trumpet and jazz trombone are available as second or related study options to promising students. Brass players also have the opportunity to join the RCM Swing and Big Bands. Related study allows instrumentalists to receive tuition on an instrument closely associated with their principal study. Related studies are approved by the relevant Head of Faculty once a student has started their course. No audition is required and you do not need to let us know about your interest in related study before you arrive at the RCM.
Second study allows students to receive tuition in a second specialism, taught and assessed at a lower intensity than their principal study, in an area that does not qualify for related study. Second study specialisms are subject to successful audition and the agreement of the relevant Head of Faculty. Auditions take place during the first few weeks of the course, and students will have the opportunity to register for these auditions shortly before the start of the academic year.
There is no need to inform the RCM at the point of application
This course is also available on a part-time basis over 3 years upon request.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Master of Music in Performance (Brass) MMus at Royal College Of Music
40% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
35% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 5.5 is required in all components. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. |
PTE Academic | 76 | Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 59 is required in all components. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. |
Trinity ISE | Trinity ISE III certificate. Must include a pass in all components. |
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Cambridge English Advanced | Overall score of 180-200, with no less than 160 in any component. For tests sat before January 2015 we require an overall pass at Grade B OR Grade C and at least ‘borderline’ in all four components. |
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TOEFL (iBT) | 95 | Overall score of 95, with minimum component scores of: Reading -24, Listening -22, Speaking -25, Writing -24 |
An undergraduate degree or an equivalent international qualification, usually in music. Any offer of a place on this course will be conditional on submission of two recent examples of extended written work in English of a satisfactory standard.
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
October 2, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Royal College Of Music
The Royal College of Music is a music academy that has enjoyed conservatoire status since the year 1882, and can be found in the London district of South Kensington, England. Students at this college have the opportunity to form a part of an enthusiastic group of talented performers, studying just opposite from the world- famous Royal Albert Hall. Whether it’s jazz, orchestra, or opera singing that moves you musically, the Royal College of Music provides exceptional tuition in all areas.
List of 27 Bachelor and Master Courses from Royal College Of Music - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Royal College Of Music
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Total number of students enrolled at Royal College Of Music by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 485
- postgraduates:
- 445
- Total:
- 930
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Music”: 915 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023