Musicology MMus
University of Edinburgh
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Programme descriptionThe MMus in Musicology takes a broad and contemporary approach to musical scholarship, and equips students with the context, skills and critical understanding necessary to undertake original research in this dynamic and increasingly interdisciplinary field.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 ...Read more

Programme description

The MMus in Musicology takes a broad and contemporary approach to musical scholarship, and equips students with the context, skills and critical understanding necessary to undertake original research in this dynamic and increasingly interdisciplinary field.

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 programme allows you to develop specialised skills in researching and writing about music, and to pursue, in greater depth, an area of special research interest.

The programme 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.

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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.

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University of Edinburgh
Old College, South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Waverley  0.2 miles away
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