MA Music: Musicology and Sound Studies pathway at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Deepen your understanding of how music has developed across time and different cultures by exploring musicology and sound studies. Explore the history of music across the globe and gain valuable analytical skills. Choose from a range of optional modules to build your degree around your specific interests.

Department: Music | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Musicology and Sound Studies Pathway. Students must pick 2 x 20-credit optional modules in Semester 1 and 2 x 20-credit optional modules in Semester 2. Modules include Music Dissertation, Music Employability, Music as Critical Practice, Advanced Studies in Electroacoustic Composition 1, Advanced Studies in Electroacoustic Composition 2, Composition Tutorials 1, Composition Tutorials 2.

Career pathways

By studying a postgraduate degree in Music at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include the ability to problem-solve, think creatively, plus self-management and presentation skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours Degree in Music. You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Music. We can consider an Honours degree in another subject if you have significant professional musical experience and relevant qualifications. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,790 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 28,080 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=CAL095

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