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Get my ProspectusA new way to study Postgraduate Music for 2025 entry - discover the perfect path for you
Brand-new for 2025 entry, we are introducing a whole suite of specialist postgraduate music courses including:
- MA Music (Classical)
- MA Music (Composition)
- MA Music (Film, TV and Games)
- MA Music (Jazz)
- MA Music Production
- MA Music Production (Online)
- MA Popular Music (Performer)
- MA Popular Music (Songwriter)
- MA Popular Music (Writer Performer)
- MA Popular Music (Writer Producer)
- MA Live Events Management
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Each of our MA Music degrees are designed to develop your artform and enhance your musical skills, professional approach, and innovative thinking, equipping you for the dynamic nature of today's music industry.
At Leeds Conservatoire, students take charge of their personal, creative, and intellectual development, maturing into accomplished musicians and thoughtful professionals ready to achieve long-lasting success in the music industry.
Your unique passions and talents will be championed and you'll be encouraged to delve deep, experiment, and discover new ideas and approaches to your artistry.
You’ll also gain the confidence to produce your finest work and make your mark in the competitive international music arena.
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MA Music (Classical)
Continue your classical music journey with our new postgraduate degree, in partnership with Opera North, offering you unique orchestral and vocal opportunities, collaboration and diverse performance.
Find out moreMA Music (Composition)
Advance your composition skills with our new postgraduate degree. Our unique partnership with Opera North will provide you with an exceptional opportunity to compose for professional orchestral players & chorus members and work alongside some of the finest musicians in the industry, gaining practical experience and exposure to high-level performance standards.
Find out moreMA Music (Film, TV and Games)
Turn your passion for film music into a thriving career with our new MA program and benefit from industry partnerships and links to TV, film, and gaming sectors, which will open doors to Hollywood and British media.
Find out moreMA Music (Jazz)
Play your part in Leeds' lively jazz scene and connect with a thriving community of jazz musicians and enthusiasts through our new MA Music (Jazz) programme.
Find out moreMA Music Production
You’ll be able to specialise in DAW-based and studio-based practice, as well as immersive audio. Developing your skills and experience, we’ll help you become a critical practitioner, giving you a deeper understanding of your work through specialist tutor, peer and visiting industry guest support.
(Note: This course takes place in-person at our Leeds campus, however there is also an option to study an online variant of the course, focusing on DAW-based production.)
Find out moreMA Popular Music (Performer)
The Popular Music pathway is designed to help you focus on being a performer and cultivate a distinctive and robust artistic voice. You'll receive tailored training in performance practice, allowing you to refine your stage presence, vocal techniques, and overall musicianship. You’ll be encouraged to explore and expand your unique style through a combination of individual coaching, ensemble work, and live performance opportunities.
Find out moreMA Popular Music (Songwriter)
The ‘Songwriter’ pathway is designed to immerse you in the craft of songwriting, helping you develop both technical proficiency and creative fluidity. You'll study songwriting techniques, exploring various styles, structures, and lyrical themes and be given tailored feedback and mentorship from experienced songwriters and industry professionals.
Find out moreMA Popular Music (Writer Performer)
By combining both performance and songwriting in this specialism, you develop both performance and composition skills equally. You’ll receive comprehensive training in both disciplines, allowing you to refine your stage presence while developing your songwriting skills.
Find out moreMA Popular Music (Writer Producer)
If you’re a writer whose stage is in the studio rather than at a gig, the ‘Writer Producer’ pathway in our postgraduate popular music program is ideal for artists who write their own material and want to master both songwriting and production within a DAW environment.
Find out moreMA Live Events Management
Our network of connections with local, regional and national arts organisations includes Come Play With Me, EMI North, Opera North and more. As part of the wider conservatoire community, you’ll have many opportunities to embark on interdisciplinary collaborations with students on drama, production, songwriting, film music, jazz, and business courses.
Find out moreIf you would like to continue hearing from us about our MA Music programmes, fill in the form below to let us know which specialisms you're most interested in.
Careers
With a deep understanding of the creative and industrial contexts within which your practice exists, as an alumnus you will be prepared for a career as a musician.
Our postgraduate students have received commissions, performed at regional and international festivals including South by South West, The Reeperbahn Festival, Glastonbury and Live at Leeds, progressed to teaching positions, and created public installations.
Meet our AlumniFunding Your Postgraduate Studies
There are a range of options to help you fund your postgraduate course, including postgraduate student loans. There are also several scholarships available to apply for, including the following:
- Leeds Conservatoire Progression Scholarship - 15 scholarships are available to alumni who have an offer of a place on a MA course at Leeds Conservatoire and belong to one or more of our underrepresented groups, will be automatically awarded a 10% discount on tuition fees.
- Help Musicians UK Postgraduate Awards
- The Countess of Munster Musical Trust Awards
- Yorkshire Ladies Council of Education Award