| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 year | find out | GBP 10710 per year | GBP 26350 per year |
This course is designed to help you build the stylistic awareness and advanced techniques to perform classical music at concer
T Level: .
Through workshops, masterclasses and one-to-one lessons with specialist tutors, you will hone your abilities as both a solo and ensemble performer, culminating in a public recital at the end of your course. You can either choose to take a piano performance pathway or instrumental performance pathway.
You will have the opportunity to engage in modules that develop your understanding of performance as a research informed discipline, whilst also having the opportunity to collaborate on creative projects with students from other programmes.
The department plays an important role in Sheffield's thriving cultural life, and students have frequent opportunities to perform for the University of Sheffield Concerts, a concert series that hosts varied performances from world-wide professional musicians throughout the year.
Sheffield is celebrated as one of the UK's leading music cities, with dozens of major venues. The city benefits from regular visits from the Halle and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestras, the nationally important Music in the Round chamber music organisation, and a rich programme of musicals, ballets and operas at the Crucible and Lyceum theatres. Sheffield is particularly known for its folk scene. Our students regularly take part in gigs at smaller venues across the city, as well as the Yellow Arch Studios.
How to apply
You can choose to take apiano performance pathwayor aninstrumental performance pathway. Please select the relevant course when you apply:
You'll need to provide a portfolio with your application.
Accreditation
We are an All-Steinway School.
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use Sheffield's fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.
Fee status help
University funding and scholarships opportunities are available each year. Please check the department funding webpages for music specific scholarships. Department scholarships details are released in the January prior to the start of your course.
Funding information on the Department of Music website
Funding for postgraduate taught courses
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in music or a combined degree with a substantial music component.
We may accept other undergraduate degrees in a related subject, depending on your experience.
Provide a portfolio with your application
When you apply you'll need to provide a portfolio in the form of a video. It must include two contrasting pieces of different styles and eras that demonstrate your expressive and technical flexibility. Classical singers should choose works in two different languages. The portfolio should be approximately 20 minutes and can be uploaded in separate videos.
To submit your portfolio, you should do one of the following:
We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:
Entry requirements for international students
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Other English language qualifications we accept
Pathway programme for international students
If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College . This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.
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