MA Opera and Music Theatre: University of Sussex

About the programme

During the past 50 years the parameters of music-based theatre have expanded enormously. This MA is the first degree programme in the UK to reflect these changes, offering advanced practice and theory in opera and music theatre.

This programme allows composers, musicians, performers, directors, writers and other artists working in music-based theatre or multimedia performance the opportunity to test, develop and refine their skills within a context of lively creative and intellectual enquiry. The programme entails both collaborative and individual practice-based work. Alongside the taught components, you will undertake an individual creative project with a final performance outcome.

Admission requirments

UK entrance requirements

A first- or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in music, theatre, drama or performance, or equivalent professional experience.

Overseas entrance requirements

Sussex receives applications from all over the world and is therefore very experienced in assessing the qualifications offered by students from outside the UK.

For information on some of the most common international qualifications that meet their general entry requirements, please refer to the table in their International students section.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with not less than 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in the other sections. Internet TOEFL with 90 overall including 24 in Speaking and 25 in Writing. For more information, refer to English language requirements.