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Overview
You will be able to choose units and a dissertation/critical edition topic that best matches your special interests and aspirations. Together, the taught units encompass a wide range of topics and approaches - from musicology as cultural history, through musicology and the body, source studies and performance practice, to postcolonial theory and postmodernism.
Seminars allow for close collaboration between lecturers and students, with ample opportunity for you to present your own work and receive individual feedback. Discussion and debate forms an important part of most course units.
Career opportunities
The Music (Musicology) course from The University of Manchester graduates have pursued successful careers in musical and non-musical fields. Some continue to further study via a PhD before securing an academic position. Some go on to teach in schools or further education, both in the UK and overseas.
Other areas of work for which advanced musical training has been directly relevant include arts management and the culture industries, music publishing, music journalism, librarianship, music therapy and performance.
Careers outside of music have included accountancy, law, social work and human resources.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Dissertation or Critical Edition
- Advanced Music Studies: Skills and Methodologies
- Case Studies in Musicology. Texts and Histories
- Popular Music and Identity
- Studying World Music Cultures: Themes and Debates
- Ethno/Musicology in Action: Fieldwork and Ethnography
- Advanced Orchestration
- Historical and Editorial Skills
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 248 other Masters in Music in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class (recommended)
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- If you are applying for the Musicology or Ethnomusicology pathways, you should provide a 500-word personal statement, outlining your reasons for applying and your preliminary ideas about a potential area of research for your dissertation.
Tuition Fee
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International
21000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10500 GBP per year during 12 months.
MusM (part-time)
- UK students (per annum): £5,250
- International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,500
Living costs for Manchester
645 - 1197 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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