75 Master's in Musicology in Europe

The New York Jazz master's programme from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen is based on the active connection between the Jazz Department of the Prince Claus Conservatoire and the Jazz community in New York City.

There are as many ways to be a modern musician as there are ways in which music is a part of the society in which we live. How do we define our individual artistry? How do we find and connect with our audience? Learn more at New Audiences and Innovative Practice (NAIP) from the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen.

The Music (Musicology) programme offered at the University of Oxford is designed for students wishing to attain a thorough grounding in musicology at an advanced level, either as a preparation for doctoral research or an autonomous qualification.

The PGCE Secondary Music course at Birmingham City University offers a comprehensive pathway for aspiring music teachers. This full-time programme spans one year and culminates in the award of a PGCE. Students will gain practical teaching experience alongside theoretical knowledge, preparing them to inspire future generations in music education.

The Music (Musicology) offered at the University of Oxford can serve both as a self-contained course for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in musicology for one year or as an excellent preparation for doctoral research. 

Our master's programme in Popular Music gives you the opportunity to choose within one of our specialisations. There are performance-based specialisations, and a theoretical specialisation.

Musicology - Music and Human Beings at Örebro University is aimed at those of you with a bachelor's degree in musicology, the humanities or social sciences, or related disciplines, who have a budding interest in understanding more about music. 

Develop your own artistic signature as a professional classical performer and curator with the two-year English-language Master Classical Music at the ArtEZ University of the Arts in Zwolle.

The master's degree in Acoustics and Musicology at Aix-Marseille University enables students to acquire expertise in their specialty (either engineering and sound design or musicology and creation).

The MMus Brass Band Conducting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is a two-year, full-time postgraduate programme. Based in Cardiff, this public study mode course develops advanced technical and artistic leadership skills through elite mentorship, preparing students for professional roles in the global brass band movement.

The University of Sheffield offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Musicology, designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of music across various cultures and epochs. This course can be pursued full-time for one year or part-time over two years, providing flexible attendance options to accommodate diverse student needs.

This Music (Musicology) course from The University of Manchester offers an engaging and rigorous master's-level foundation in musicology. With a strong focus on theory, methodology and current debates in the discipline, together with appropriate research techniques and presentational styles, it offers excellent preparation for doctoral study and also for a wide range of careers.

The University of Sheffield offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology of Music, a programme designed to delve into the intricate relationship between music and psychology. This course can be pursued full-time over one year or part-time over two years, providing flexible attendance options for students.

The research programmes at Anglia Ruskin University will allow you to join one of the research projects or explore your own interests in Musicology, supported by the expertise of the staff.

The Master of Music in Conducting at Technological University Dublin is a one-year full-time programme designed for those with a strong performance background. This degree equips students with the skills necessary for a career in choral and orchestral conducting. The course combines online and on-campus attendance, commencing in September 2026.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of musical traditions and scholarship with the University of Leeds's Musicology MA program. Explore the history, theory, and cultural contexts of music from diverse genres and periods, gaining critical insights into its significance and impact.

Music - Ethnomusicology and Musicology Pathway is offered at Royal Holloway University of London.

The aim of the Classical Instrumental Music Performance - Cello programme from Szechenyi Istvan University is to acquire a higher-level instrumental repertory in classical music; a deeper knowledge of the characteristics and requirements of the solo, orchestral and chamber music.

The aim of the Classical Instrumental Music Performance - Oboe programme from Szechenyi Istvan University is to acquire a higher-level instrumental repertory in classical music; a deeper knowledge of the characteristics and requirements of the solo, orchestral and chamber music.

The M.Sc. Collaborative Piano at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama provides elite specialist training for professional pianists. This two-year, full-time programme focuses on ensemble performance and artistic development. Students engage in diverse musical partnerships through a public study mode in Cardiff.