Music
Design, and Creative and Performing Arts
Taught
MA
Taught
MA
Overview
Application Timeline
Tuition
- Year 1
| Student categories | Study | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Part-time | |
| Channel Islands | £13,300 | £6,650 |
| England | £13,300 | £6,650 |
| Northern Ireland | £13,300 | £6,650 |
| Scotland | £13,300 | £6,650 |
| Wales | £13,300 | £6,650 |
| EU | £29,500 | N/A |
| International | £29,500 | N/A |
Requirements
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About
Pathways Offered
This flexible MA programme offers five distinct pathways:
- Performance
- Composition
- Musicology
- Medieval Music
- Russian Music
Course Structure
The units you take will vary based on your chosen pathway, but all pathways include:
- Shared training units, such as Research Skills for Musicians
- Specialised units specific to each pathway
- A large menu of optional units tailored to individual interests
Major Project
Each pathway culminates in a major project, which varies by focus:
- Dissertation or edition for musicologists (including those in Russian Music and Medieval Music pathways)
- Recital for performers
- Portfolio of compositions for composers
Subject Area Information
Music as a course discipline encompasses a broad spectrum of subjects that delve into the theory, practice, history, and technology of music. Students engaging in music studies can expect a rich curriculum designed to develop their technical skills, theoretical understanding, and creative abilities.
1. Music Theory and Composition
2. Music History and Literature
3. Performance Studies
4. Music Technology and Production
5. Ethnomusicology
- Reading and writing musical notation
- Understanding complex musical structures
- Composing original pieces
- Analytical skills to understand the evolution of music
- Contextual knowledge of different musical eras
- Critically evaluating musical works
- Proficiency in playing an instrument or singing
- Ensemble collaboration
- Performance techniques
- Interpretative skills
- Technical skills in recording and producing music
- Sound editing, mixing, and mastering
- Familiarity with music production software
- Ethnographic research skills
- Cultural analysis
- Understanding music's role in society
- Cross-cultural communication
Career
A comprehensive music program equips students with a diverse set of skills, from technical proficiency and creative composition to historical knowledge and cultural understanding.
Composer/Arranger
Creating original music for various media, including film, television, and video games.
Performer
Professional musician in orchestras, bands, or as a solo artist.
Music Educator
Teaching music theory, history, and performance in schools, colleges, or private settings.
Music Producer/Audio Engineer
Working in recording studios to produce and engineer music tracks.
Musicologist/Ethnomusicologist
Conducting research and teaching about music history, theory, and cultural contexts.
Conductor
Leading orchestras, choirs, and other musical ensembles.
Music Therapist
Using music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals.
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