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Performance, MMus – (M.Sc.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
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| Application Deadline: | June 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,641 - ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of School of Oriental and African Studies
This degree programme has been designed to meet the requirements of students who wish to specialise on performance while studying for an academic degree. It satisfies the requirements of the AHRC for students applying for funding under Competition P and it includes a training component that may allow students to continue on to MPhil/PhD programmes.
The performance programme, in which students choose an Asian or African performance tradition, is examined in two parts, the second requiring evidence of practice-based research.
To supplement thus, students take an advanced course in one of the regional music courses offered at SOAS, taught through lectures and tutorials, a performance theory training programme, and one of a set of optional courses.
Contents
Students are required to take 4 units (one unit courses being two-terms in duration, while half unit courses are taught in one term only). In addition to these formal elements, students may attend postgraduate and public seminars and may also participate in performance ensemble classes and other activities.
Course Detail
The formal elements of the MMus Performance programme are:
- Performance Theory (half unit)
The compulsory core course; part-time students must normally take this in year 1. - Performance (full unit)
Performance lessons in a vocal or instrumental tradition from their selected region. Examined by a public recital in May-June (for part-time students: in May-June of year 1) and by coursework. - Performance as Research (full unit)
Further study of the same tradition as under 3 above, but with a more specific research focus. Examined by a public recital in September (for part-time students: in September of the final year) and by coursework. - One half unit option course from the "Option Course" list below.
- One unit in total from the "Regional Courses" list below. The course selected must relate to the instrumental or vocal tradition selected for "Performance" and "Performance as Research".
Option Courses
- Analysing World Music: Transcription & Analysis in Ethnomusicology - 15PMUH004 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- Composition - 15PMUH001 (0.5 Unit)
- Gender and Music (MMus) - 15PMUH009 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- The Music Business (Masters) - 15PMUH003 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- Musical Traditions of East Asia (Masters) - 15PMUH016 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- Pop and Politics in East Asia (Masters) - 15PMUH014 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
- Aspects of Music and Religion in South East Asia - 15PMUH017 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- Popular and Fusion Music in South East Asia (PG) - 15PMUH018 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1 - Not Running 2011/2012
- Indian Classical Music - 15PMUC027 (1 Unit) - Full Year
- Music in South Asian Culture (Masters) - 15PMUC005 (1 Unit) - Full Year - Not Running 2011/2012
- Central Asian Music - 15PMUH008 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1 - Not Running 2011/2012
- Popular Music and Politics in Israel - 15PMUH010 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
- Klezmer Music: Roots and Revival - 15PMUH011 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- Music of the Near and Middle East and North Africa - 15PMUC033 (1 Unit) - Full Year
- Music in Selected Regions of Africa: Contexts and Structures - 15PMUC006 (1 Unit) - Full Year - Not Running 2011/2012
- Atlantic Africa: (P)Layers of Mediation in African Popular Music (PG) - 15PMUC009 (1 Unit) - Full Year
- Music, Place and Politics in Cuba - 15PMUH015 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Applicants should have a first or good second class honours bachelors degree from a UK university, or equivalent, in a subject appropriate to that of the programme to be followed. As an approximate comparison, an equivalent BA from a US university would have a Grade Point Average of either 3.3 or 3.5 depending on the awarding university. If an applicant does not have a bachelors degree in an appropriate field s/he may be required to complete a qualifying year or a one year diploma before entering the masters programme. Relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration. Individual courses may have specific entry requirements, so you are advised to consult the postgraduate prospectus for further information.
English language requirements
In order to ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively, we require overseas students to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.
Score for Unconditional Entry
- IELTS: Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores
- TOEFL: iBT105+ with at least 25 in all sub scores
- Pearson Test of English - Academic: Score of 75 or above with at least 70 in all sub scores
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 105 |
Funding details
Scholarships and BursariesThere are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.
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