Master of Arts [M.A] (Music)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #126 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$27,608 /Yr
£20,450 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $27608 (GBP 20450) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses | $20250 (GBP 15000) |
| Total Cost | $20250 (GBP 15000) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $32878 (GBP 24354) |
Important Dates
Admissions take place on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
- Master of Arts in Music at Cardiff University is a 1-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is an opportunity to develop a specialism in performance, composition, or music studies.
- Students have to successfully complete a total of 180 credits.
- The program is consists of 3 pathways in which students have to choose one:
- Performance
- Composition
- Music Studies
- Modules taken vary according to the area of study chosen. All include basic music training via Research Skills and two core modules that are taken in the Autumn term.
- The modules are Disciplining Music (Music Studies pathway) and Music Leadership and Public Engagement (Performance and Composition pathways).
- The teaching is delivered by internationally-recognized experts in Performance, Composition, and Music Studies.
- Students have to attend regular workshops, seminars, and masterclasses given by visiting composers, musicologists, and performers.
- The teaching of academic modules is delivered primarily through seminars and small-group tutorials.
- Cardiff University is one of the UK's liveliest musical capitals, with a national opera company, and several professional orchestras and choirs.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants will have a first or upper second class Honours degree, or equivalent in a relevant related subject area, such as Music.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
- Some schools will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
- The Indian Standard XII English qualification from the following examination boards are accepted with a minimum score of 70%:
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Board of Intermediate Education
- Central/Goa Board of Secondary Education
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, ICSE / ISC
- Government of Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Examination
- Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education
- Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Gujarat/Punjab/ Rajasthan/Bihar/Meghalaya Board of School Education
- Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh
- National Institute of Open Schooling.
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Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
Arts 126 out of 601 in Global Ranking
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities for the students are:
- Music producer
- Music therapist
- Musician
- Private music teacher
- Secondary school teacher
- Sound designer
- Sound engineer
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,725/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,375/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,700/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 5,400/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 18,900/Yr$14,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| UWL International Ambassador Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,350/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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