This programme is designed for students seeking to specialise in any one of the areas on offer. Students will be required to follow study-units that are directly related to their chosen area of specialisation. A dissertation is required in all areas of specialisation. Students will also be expected to perform research tasks that are directly related to their area of specialisation. The ultimate aim for students enrolled in this course is to help them acquire expertise and experience in a field that will be essential to their professional careers.

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of: (a) a Bachelor degree in Music Studies or in the areas of specialization indicated in bye-law 3 of the bye-laws for the course, from this University, obtained with at least Second Class Honours or (b) a Bachelor degree in Music Studies from this University with at least Category II or (c) a qualification deemed by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board, to be comparable to the qualifications listed in paragraphs (a) and (b). The admission of applicants under paragraphs (b) and, if necessary, (c) may be made conditional on the results of an audition/interview conducted for the purpose, or the submission of essays/musical compositions. Interviews, when necessary, shall be conducted by a board composed of at least three members appointed for the purpose. Applicants may submit their application form, together with a comprehensive research proposal that includes the compositional tools and techniques in the case of the Degree by composition, and the analytical tools and performance practices in the case of the Degree by performance, at any time of the year. Please see the full list of requirements on the website.