MA Musicology at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MA Musicology provides a foundation in musicological thought and practice and the chance to develop applied, editorial, archival, critical and theoretical skills. The major project is a dissertation or applied project in a musicological area of the student's choice.

Department: School of Music | Duration: 12 months full time; 24 months part time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Issues in Musicology, Applied Research Methodologies and Critical and Aesthetic Theory (30 credits each). Options include a Dissertation or Applied Musicology Project (60 credits), The Recording Industry Now, Composition Studies, Short Recital, Short Dissertation, Individual Project and Case Studies in the Applied Psychology of Music.

Career pathways

Graduates work in performing, composing, teaching, lecturing and coaching, arts and event management, PR, creative production, music direction and music publishing, or proceed to doctoral research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent, preferably in music or a music-related degree with significant academic engagement with musicological study at an advanced level; applicants from non-music subjects such as philosophy, history, languages or media may be considered with relevant experience and advanced musicological engagement. Applicants answer supporting statement questions and further documentation may be requested. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme tuition fee, UK Source

International applicants: GBP 29,600 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme tuition fee, international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time

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