Arts & Humanities
BA (Honours) Art History and Visual Cultures
The Open University, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- February 2027, October 2027
Arts & Humanities
The Open University, United Kingdom
This masters explores what it means to study music in the twenty-first century, suited to anyone wanting to learn more about the richness and diversity of music and how it can be approached as a researcher and practitioner.
Duration: 2 years part-time (180 credits) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time distance learning | Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
A 180-credit programme introducing essential music research skills, exploring sources, methods and theories for advanced study of music and a wide range of musical traditions and practices, and concluding with independent research.
Provides a route towards a higher-level research degree such as a PhD, relevant to careers in academia or research.
The principal requirement is the ability to write an essay to a good academic standard, best evidenced by a UK honours degree (or equivalent from an English-speaking university) with at least a 2:1. The degree need not be in Music but good knowledge of or experience in some areas of music is needed. Ability to read music notation is useful but not essential and there is no requirement to perform. Applicants without a 2:1 are asked to demonstrate their preparedness. English language: a minimum overall IELTS score of 7 is recommended for applicants whose first language is not English.
Domestic applicants: GBP 8,400 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee shown is the total for the qualification at current prices for students in England; fees are paid module by module. Source
Intake: September 2027
Duration: 2 years part-time (180 credits)
Arts & Humanities
The Open University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
The Open University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
The Open University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
The Open University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
The Open University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
The Open University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
The Open University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
The Open University, United Kingdom
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