Ensemble leadership, directing and arranging sit at the centre of the MMUS Music Performance, for players who want a postgraduate year built around a body of original performance work and a clear artistic personality. Weekday study is offered full time or part time in London. The information block asks for a relevant honours degree at second-class level or substantial professional experience, considered case by case. Studio mixing and song-recording belong on the production master’s, not here. AF Education helps England-resident UK home students apply and check a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from Student Finance England Compare award level and weekly hours on this performance master’s before you choose a studio production route.
Key facts
- Award / level
- Postgraduate (Masters)
- Study mode
- Full time and Part time
- Schedule options
- Weekday
- Location
- At the London campus
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- University for the Creative Arts
- Partner pathway
- LCCM
Who this course is for
This suits graduates and experienced professionals who want a master’s focused on MMUS Music Performance.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard entry is usually a UK honours degree at 2:2 or above, or equivalent. Some courses also consider substantial work experience with supporting evidence. AF Education confirms what applies to you before you apply.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from Student Finance England, paid to you as a contribution towards course fees and living costs. Eligibility depends on residency, the course and any previous postgraduate study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.
Check your Student Finance eligibility — free, takes about 2 minutes.
How often you study
Full-time weekday study is listed at London. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The course is designed to support specialist roles and further professional development in the subject.
Course overview from University for the Creative Arts
About MMUS Music Performance
Performers, directors, and arrangers seeking a practice-based postgraduate year can review the MMUS Music Performance at the University for the Creative Arts — a professionally focused master's available full-time or part-time with weekday scheduling for UK students. Existing notes describe refining instrumental skills, leading ensembles, and creating compositions and arrangements that demonstrate a distinctive artistic personality through a significant body of original work.
Compared with the sibling MMUS Music Production course, use this page when your emphasis is performance, direction, and live or ensemble practice rather than studio production workflows. That distinction matters for portfolio focus and weekly studio versus rehearsal demands.
Confirm current UCA entry, mode, and assessment expectations directly before applying.
AF Education can help UK home applicants clarify Student Finance or self-funding implications for eligible postgraduate study, compare performance and production MMUS routes, and plan a realistic application checklist around auditions or portfolios where required. Compare related courses carefully so you apply to the award level, study mode, and timetable that match your prior learning and weekly commitments as a UK applicant. Compare related courses carefully so you apply to the award level, study mode, and timetable that match your prior learning and weekly commitments as a UK applicant.
MMUS Music Performance is available at London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for MMUS Music Performance
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London
Music Box, 241 Union Street, London SE1 0LR
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Specific Entry Requirements for University for the Creative Arts (Postgraduate)
MMus Music Production Postgraduate (Level 7): A minimum second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK awarding body or college recognised equivalent international qualification. Significant equivalent professional experience will also…
English Language Requirements for University for the Creative Arts
Undergraduate The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be…
How AF Education helps
AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
FAQs about this course
What degree do I need?
Standard entry is usually a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent; some experience routes exist with evidence.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Weekday (Full time and Part time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
Can I get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
Does AF Education guarantee a job after the course?
No. AF Education helps with applications and funding checks but does not guarantee jobs or places.
Register your interest
Register your interest in under 2 minutes. 100% free — we never charge you anything. A dedicated advisor will contact you to check eligibility and guide you through enrolment for MMUS Music Performance.
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