Music (Musicology) MMus

About this Course<br/>The MMus Music (Musicology) program offers you the opportunity to specialize in key elements of musicology. The course is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills for a career in music or progression to a PhD. You will engage with:<br/>• Current trends in musicological method and critical practice.<br/>• Key research skills in musicology.<br/>• Methodologies of advanced musical analysis.<br/>You will receive intensive one-to-one tuition in music history, culture, and performance from academic staff who are internationally noted performers and established composers across various genres.<br/><br/>Key Features and Structure<br/>• Flexible Pathways: The MMus is a broad program with four specialist pathways (Musicology, Performance, Composition, Music Education). You can mix your Musicology modules with topics from other pathways to develop a wider skill set and personalize the course.<br/>• Research Focus: The pathway culminates in a professional research project and dissertation.<br/>• Final Project: The main goal is a research project and dissertation, preparing you for doctoral research or professional academic work.<br/>• Modern Research: The program encourages engagement with interdisciplinary research; a past student mentioned being involved in a project that combined music and AI.<br/>• Structure: This is a 12-month full-time masters degree, with the final three months dedicated to the independent research project.<br/><br/>Career Prospects<br/>The advanced research and critical thinking skills gained are highly valuable for roles requiring detailed analysis and scholarly communication:<br/>• Further Research at a doctoral level (PhD).<br/>• Working in music industry roles requiring historical or analytical expertise.<br/>• Teaching/Academia.<br/>• Working in the wider cultural sector (e.g., arts administration, journalism, publishing, or broadcasting).<br/><br/>Further Information<br/>• Award: Master of Music (MMus)<br/>• The program explicitly considers applicants without the exact entry requirements but with significant professional experience in the sector, assessing their relevant work history, subject knowledge, and aptitude for learning.<br/>• The application process requires demonstrating academic ability through pre-submitted written work focusing on musicological questions.