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MA in Music Technology (by Research)

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    APR

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our MA in Music Technology (by research) is aimed at research-focused graduates with experience in music technology or audio engineering – both high level creators interested in composition, production and contemporary aesthetic approaches to audio, and those who wish to develop tools for other content, including composers, performers and analysts.

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This course is specifically focused on developing, assessing and applying technology to current problems and questions in music practice and analysis. It is aimed at both high-level creators interested in composition, production and contemporary aesthetic approaches to audio, and those wishing to develop tools for other content, including composers, performers and analysts.

51ÊÓƵd by your supervisor, you'll work through a series of structured elements, with your final submission being either:

  • a dissertation of between of 30,000 and 40,000 words on your registered topic, accompanied by a comprehensive resource list of relevant materials (including software, production work, internet and audio-visual resources as relevant); or
  • a portfolio of work: between three and five technologically mediated compositions for any instrument, voice, ensemble, audio media or multimedia, as agreed with the candidate's supervisor and presented to a professional standard. Each composition will be supported by appropriate commentary of around 2,500 words, discussing the work, the process of composition and related details that situate the composition in a research context. You will also submit a resource list of relevant materials.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    14th out of 80 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    156 73%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    24th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.47 87%

    3rd

    9

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