Graduate study in music

Since its foundation, the Music Department at King's has been internationally recognised as one of the outstanding research departments in the U.K. Holders of King's MMus and PhD degrees are to be found at the top of the musical profession around the world, and include many well-known composers, conductors, musicologists and teachers.

Research is central to the Department's activities. We have one of the highest numbers of graduates in the country and hold a weekly series of public colloquia where international scholars  present their latest research, composers discuss their works, and our graduates report on work in progress.

Qualified graduates may (subject to approval) receive free lessons at the Royal Academy of Music, participate in coached chamber music in the Department, and are encouraged to give concerts and recitals. Graduates may be considered (at the end of their first year) for departmental Teaching Assistantships, thus gaining valuable teaching experience.

You are strongly encouraged to contact the department before making any formal application. See the menu for details of programmes of study.