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MMus Music (Musicology) at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Expand your knowledge and understanding of music with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills for a career in music or further research on a PhD. Our MMus Musicology degree gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of musicology.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Music  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September. In the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you’ll study the taught part of your course.

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Entry requirements

You’ll need a 2:2 degree in music or a related subject. These samples should be between 1,500 and 2,500 words each on musicological questions of your choice. The written work must also include academic referencing. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,000 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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