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MA - Master of Arts
University of York
Full Time
15-SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
University of York
Full time
15-SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
University of York
Part time
15-SEP-25
2 years
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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’ll produce Guided 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
Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent in Music or another relevant discipline. We will also consider your application if you have a 2:2 honours degree and relevant professional experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,200 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£25,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.