Overview

Music programme from Newcastle University prepares students to study in areas such as performance, composition, studio-based work, improvisation, sound-art and mixed media – focusing in any one of these or blending them according to their creative needs. Musicologists are able to study in areas such as critical and cultural musicology, ethnomusicology and world music, folk music studies, early music, popular music studies, and music theory and analysis. It is also possible to combine practice-based and musicologically orientated projects.

Students at Music programme from Newcastle University will:

gain essential skills and methodologies for the rest of the research-focused course

pursue research selected from a range of topics taught in staff-led seminar groups, or undertake supervised solo study in practice-based or musicological research.

attend music research seminars in which visiting experts address the postgraduate community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Masters Research Training

Dissertation

Major Creative Project

Elective Project

Advanced Creative Digital Practice: Live Electronic Performance

Advanced Creative Digital Practice: Graphics, Data and Physical Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-19 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 110 other Masters in Musicology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in music or a related subject.

If you have a 2:1 honours degree in an unrelated subject we will consider your application if you can demonstrate appropriate evidence of music and general critical knowledge and ability.

English Language requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

20900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

6600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6600 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part time option:

Home students - £3,300

International students - Not set

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Music.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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