Music/Theatre Studies MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Music/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) and other courses in Music at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.
All Music courses of University of Glasgow
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Music
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Music at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £22500 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28000 | £16500 - £26000 | £19500 - £30500 |
All Music courses of University of Glasgow
Salary of all UK Graduates of Music
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21199 | £18409 | £21470 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17871 - £24973 | £13342 - £23116 | £16127 - £27281 |
All Music Courses in the UK
Course Description
Music: If you have practical experience in music and a keen interest in the technical, cultural, historical and philosophical questions it opens up, this programme is for you. In each year you are given a range of options from which to choose, allowing you to design your own degree to cater to your own particular interests and strengths. Theatre Studies: This degree programme examines the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical and practical perspectives. We have close connections with the theatre industry, giving you opportunities to work with practitioners of national and international standing.
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.
All Music courses of University of Glasgow
Current jobs
All courses of University of Glasgow
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Music courses of University of Glasgow
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Music/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow
| 30% | Elementary occupations |
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 0% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Music
All Music courses of University of Glasgow
Costs
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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)
UCAS application code:
WW34
University Rankings
of University of Glasgow
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 37 different rankings
Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #2
- #25
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #49
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #101
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- Performing Arts
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 37 university rankings of University of Glasgow
About University of Glasgow
List of 667 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Glasgow - Course Catalogue
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FAQ about Music/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) University of Glasgow
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £22500 3 years after graduation and £23000 after graduation.
- Elementary occupations (30%), Sales occupations (20%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (15%), Protective service occupations (10%)
- University of Glasgow achieved the highest ranking for Music. It is ranked #25 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Music). See all subject rankings for University of Glasgow.
- Music/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Glasgow.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 211 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Music students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024