Music (MA)

Cardiff University

Challenge yourself academically and musically while tailoring the programme, and its rich opportunities, to meet your ambitions for the future. If you’re ready to push your musical expression, creativity and academic thinking to the next level, our MA in Music is for you. This flexible and diverse programme is perfect for those with a wide range of musical interests and ambitions. You’ll explore your passion in a vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking community of musicians, educators, and researchers. Whether you're already experienced or looking to specialise, you can tailor your studies to focus on areas such as: Performance Music education Jazz and popular music Studio production Music and media Composition (notated and electronic) Orchestration and arranging Music research (historical and contemporary) With a strong emphasis on choice and personalisation, you’ll shape your own path through a variety of thematic modules. These encourage specialisation, interdisciplinary exploration, and a collaborative ethos. You’ll gain skills in music research, leadership, and public engagement, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the music industry and beyond. Our research-led environment will connect you with cutting-edge work from leading scholars - both within the university and from across the wider music world.

School of Music