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MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
DEC-25
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
DEC-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
APR-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
DEC-25
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
APR
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Part Time
APR-26
2 Years
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Part Time
JAN-26
2 Years
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Students studying for a research degree concentrate on pursuing an independent research project devised in consultation with their supervisors. Musicologists and ethnomusicologists write a large-scale dissertation, composers produce a portfolio of original compositions accompanied by a critical commentary, and performers give a recital accompanied by a critical commentary. You will work under the guidance of an expert supervisory team and your progress will be reviewed periodically to support you in bringing the project to a successful conclusion.
The standard minimum entry requirements to study a postgraduate programme at Durham University are normally: Achievement of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university.
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£5,006 per year
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