Overview
The Music master's from University of the West of Scotland, will deepen your expertise in the authorship, production and distribution of popular music.
Features
The following pathways exist:- MA Music (Songwriting) – aimed at those interested in the practice of song-writing and composition, with a focus on practice-based/inquiry-based research, collaboration and the cultural contexts within which songwriters work.
- MA Music (Sound Production) – aimed at those with an interest in the technical and artistic aspects of music/audio production, with a focus on practice-based/inquiry-based research.
- MA Music (Industries) – aimed at those with an interest in the businesses, processes and developments that underpin work within the music industries as well as the broader creative and cultural industries.
- MA Music – this bespoke degree is intended for students who have a broad interest in the creative, technical and industrial elements of music.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Analysing Creativity
- Professional Music Brief
- Creative Industries: Professional Practice
- Songwriting Workshop
- Research: Critical Development
- Soundscapes
- Research: Critical Development
- Global Music Industries
- Creative Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
International- The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Music Musicology View 101 other Masters in Musicology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Entry to the MA is open to those with an Honours degree (minimum lower second - 2:2) or equivalent.
- Applicants may gain entry to the course where significant professional or other experience is demonstrated and deemed appropriate to the level of study.
- Entry is subject to interview and presentation of a satisfactory professional portfolio only.
Tuition Fee
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 12 months.
For Scottish students, cost of study per year is 7,000£
Funding
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