Music The Open University UK

Overview

Within this Music MA programme from The Open University UK your studies will be based in the digital humanities using creative technologies to develop your research skills and critically analyse a variety of musical sources. You'll encounter a number of musical topics, themes and repertoires from different periods and styles – as you engage with Western, non-Western and popular music – and will be able to tailor your studies according to your musical interests. 

Key facts:

• Introduces essential music research skills
• Explores a range of sources including text, music criticism and performance
• Investigates different musical styles and genres from across the world
• Concludes with a dissertation on a subject of your choice

Career opportunities:

If you wish to pursue a career in academia or research, this qualification will provide a route towards a higher level research degree (e.g. PhD), which is an essential prerequisite for such a career. A masters degree can help to enhance your career prospects as a teacher in secondary and higher education.

If your aim is to enter professions associated with the media, culture or knowledge industries, or if you already have a career in one of these areas and are seeking a further qualification as a means of career development, then a masters degree, supplemented by relevant skills and experience, can be useful.