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Course Overview

The course is taught by world-renowned staff who offers authoritative guidance in their respective fields. The course will help you to further explore your musical interests towards advancing your career and exploring novel opportunities in the job market.

Characterized by its lively cultural scene, great quality of life and tolerance, the city of Plymouth welcomes students from diverse backgrounds from all over the world. The University runs a number of initiatives to support overseas students to perfect their domain of the English language.

Key features

  • Join an interdisciplinary research community with opportunities to be tutored by staff who are world-renowned in their respective disciplines. 
  • Enjoy access to music rehearsal and recording facilities, including individual practise rooms, a professional recording environment, digital audio workstations, and instrumental facilities ranging from Steinway and Bosendorfer pianos to valve guitar amps, electronic keyboards, and analogue synthesisers.
  • Students have the unparalleled opportunity to access the expertise and facilities of the world-renowned Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research.
  • A range of societies and groups are on offer for students to participate, such as a gospel choir, concert band, ukulele society, gamelan group, orchestra, and many more.
  • Benefit from real-world job experience and placements while studying. Our Professional Opportunities Scheme facilitates placements in areas such as community music, music tutoring, film composition, sound design, performing, live sound, and studio recording.
  • The teaching team recognises and supports musicians from a variety of backgrounds and promotes stylistic freedom, exploration, and creative risk-taking.
  • Plymouth offers a vibrant cultural scene, and beautiful rural surroundings and sea coast. Plymouth promotes tolerance and diversity. The University is located at the heart of the city centre. It is not in a remote campus separating students from the city’s vibrant life.
  • The University runs a number of initiatives to support overseas students to perfect their domain of the English language.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

A 2:1 degree in a music-related subject or equivalent is desirable. Graduates from other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis.

Accreditation of Prior Learning will be considered, where appropriate, on a case-by-case basis and in line with the University’s Academic Regulations.

English Language Requirements:

The following Secure English Language tests (SELTs) are Home Office (UKVI) approved and accepted by the University of Plymouth and the University of Plymouth International College (UPIC). The scores required have been increased from the UKVI minimum specified scores to meet University requirements.

  • IELTS (Academic)
  • Trinity College London ISE (only a SELT if taken in the UK)
  • LanguageCert International ESOL 
  • Pearson PTE Academic

A SELT must be taken at an approved UKVI center.

The other tests and qualifications listed here have been deemed acceptable by the University of Plymouth and UPIC to meet our entry requirements and UKVI requirements for study at RQF 6 and above. 

Please note that these tests and qualifications are not SELTs.

When studying on a pre-sessional course or course below RQF 6, a SELT is a mandatory requirement set by UKVI. 

If studying at RQF 6 level and above, the University is permitted to accept other qualifications that we deem meet UKVI and our requirements.

Fees

Home Fee: £8100
International Fee: £15200  
Part time (Home) Fee: £450


This information was accurate on : 27/04/2021
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