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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
York campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Delve beneath the surface of music with this pathway, designed for students interested in the academic study of music.
The Musicology pathway of our MA Music programme combines music history with critical musicology, allowing you to deepen your knowledge of western art music in a critical and theoretically informed manner. By the time you graduate, you'll have the ability to evaluate complex ideas and to carry out independent research on musicological areas of interest. You will understand how your own work fits into the broader field of musicology and will have the capacity to contribute to that field.
You're encouraged to attend the weekly Research Seminar series where invited speakers, staff members and PhD students give presentations about their latest work, giving you the opportunity to meet other postgraduate researchers. The Department has a broad community of staff and students working in many different areas of music history and critical musicology.
Assessment and feedback
?You鈥檒l produce 大象传媒d Submissions in the first section of your course and a larger Independent Submission towards the end. These will take the form of written essays and presentations. You'll also present a paper at a conference organised by MA students.
Careers and skills
By the end of the programme, you will have gained a deep understanding of representative areas of western art music history. You will have enhanced your writing and critical thinking skills, and will be able to communicate your knowledge effectively; skills that are sought after in a wide range of careers. Your research skills will also leave you well prepared for PhD study and beyond.
Career opportunities
- Music producer
- Music therapist
- Secondary school music teacher
- Sound designer
- University teacher
- Sound technician, broadcasting/film/video
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 25,900per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
17th
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Campus address
York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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