Entrance Procedure

Interested students must first apply to the MMus programme through the University of Nicosia's Admissions Office. Following an initial assessment of their application materials, qualified applicants will be invited to perform an on-campus audition for the MMus faculty. The audition will also include a short interview. 

Application Requirements

1. Completed University of Nicosia application or apply online at https://www.unic.ac.cy/apply
2. Transcripts of completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Applicants may have either a bachelor's degree in Music or a bachelor's degree in another subject accompanied by a completed professional certification in music. 
3. A written statement of purpose (500-750 words).
4. Two letters of recommendation

Audition and Interview

The MMus audition on the applicant’s primary study instrument will consist of three to four pieces that exhibit contrasting style periods (as appropriate to the instrument), tempi, and expressive and technical demands. The entire audition programme should be no less than twenty minutes and should demonstrate the applicant's ability to handle large musical works.

At the time of the audition, applicants will be interviewed by the MMus faculty and should be prepared to answer questions related to:

• personal reflection on their past artistic and educational experiences;

• their reasons for pursuing the MMus degree;

• how they expect the MMus degree to help them to fulfil their artistic and professional goals.

The audition repertoire will vary according to each applicant's instrument but should generally reflect the standard of the final recital of a Bachelor's degree in Performance or Performance Studies. Below are two indicative examples of acceptable MMus audition programmes. These are provided for illustrative purposes and actual audition programmes must be approved in advance by the MMus Programme Coordinator and the relevant instrument instructor.

 
Indicative Examples of MMus Audition Programs

Classical Piano

• J. S. Bach, Prelude and Fugue in C-sharp major, from WTC I
• Beethoven, Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 22, 1st movement
• Chopin, Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39
• Debussy, Pagodes & Soirée dans Grenade, from Estampes

Violin

• Technical solo composition by Dont, Gaviniès, or Paganini
• Two contrasting movements from a solo work by J. S. Bach
• One fast and one slow movement from any Classical or Romantic concerto or solo chamber work