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MA - Master of Arts
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
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Studying in the Historical Performance department will enable you to further your individual musicianship, instrumental technique, knowledge of historical performance practice and artistic creativity.
Below you will find a list of the types of classes and modules that have been on offer at the Academy.
Your Principal Study is the primary focus of your work at the Academy. The requirements differ from department to department. The below is an overview, for more details please refer to the course specification.
MASTER OF ARTS (PERFORMANCE)
The Master of Arts in Performance is for students who want to focus on performance and build on their professional skills.
The MA is designed to allow maximum flexibility for you to concentrate upon the range of activities offered, to develop your own performance initiatives and to form a bridge to a performance career. This two year programme is the usual length for the MA though some candidates may be allowed to take the MA in one year; the length of programme can be discussed at your audition and adjusted later, you are not tied to the programme length you select in your application.
Performance Requirements: A performance standard at least equivalent to that of a recognised music performance diploma in your Principal Study. Academic Requirements: A good Honours Bachelor degree (normally in Music: RQF Level 6). Otherwise an international qualification of an equivalent standard.
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£14,000 per year
Students from Domestic
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£28,500 per year
Students from EU
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£28,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.