Overview

You will be taught by leading academics whose research interests cover a broad range of approaches and genres, including:

the cultural and material history of music
music and politics
popular music studies
music analysis
music instrument research
music and audiovisual media
music psychology
jazz studies

The Musicology programme at The University of Edinburgh allows you to develop specialised skills in researching and writing about music, and to pursue, in greater depth, an area of special research interest. You will join a large postgraduate community and benefit from a vibrant research culture within the Reid School of Music, which has been a world leader in music research since 1838.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of this programme will be able to apply and devise innovative research methods, critically evaluate arguments and display a variety of transferable skills. They will also be equipped with the skills necessary to pursue higher research degrees.

Career opportunities

On graduating, you will be equipped with the skills necessary to pursue a higher research degree in musicology, or take your knowledge into areas such as music criticism and journalism, arts administration and curatorship, or music librarianship.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of seven courses, including the final 15,000-word dissertation.

Five of these are taught courses and there are also two research-based courses, both taught through one-to-one supervision.

Four courses are compulsory. These are:

Musicology
MMus Research Methods
Individual Research Project (a smaller research project, conducted over the first two semesters)
MMus Dissertation (a larger research project that forms the culmination of the programme)

You can also choose three further courses. Two of these are selected from current MMus programme options, which change each year: updated information on course options for 2022 entry will be posted on the programme website when available.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-16 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.

Language

English

IELTS

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Musicology View 71 other Masters in Musicology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent), in music. We may consider your application if you have a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in another relevant subject.

Tuition Fee

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International

28800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28800 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

13000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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