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MA Music: Musicology and Sound Studies pathway

University of Birmingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The Musicology and Sound Studies pathway aims to equip you with core historical, ethnographic, and analytical skills as well as enabling you to operate in a field that is broadly interdisciplinary

The programme features two core modules, allowing you to tailor the content to areas of specific interest with your choice of optional modules. This programme is ideal for those who wish to extend their study of historical musicology and/or ethnomusicology further and explore particular topics in depth, and it can also be used as a route into PhD research.

The MA in Music at Birmingham offers first class, world-recognised staff who are experts in their fields meaning students learn from people who really are the best at what they do.

Students study within the excellent facilities available with the Elgar Concert Hall, which is one of the most flexible concert halls of its type in any UK university.

At Birmingham, Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research students also have the opportunity to learn graduate academic languages free of charge, to support your studies.

Employability

Your degree will provide excellent preparation for your future career, but this can also be enhanced by a range of employability support services offered by the University and the College of Arts and Law.

The University's Careers Network provides expert guidance and activities especially for postgraduates, which will help you achieve your career goals. The College of Arts and Law also has a dedicated careers and employability team who offer tailored advice and a programme of College-specific careers events.

Application deadline

30 August 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 23,310per 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 Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    13th out of 80 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    170 80%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    8th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    57th

    5

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