Music Studies postgraduate degrees in Scotland

6 universities offer 18 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate music studies degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Glasgow

4 music-studies courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 14th
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There are so many places to study and just chill on campus. Be it the cafes and restaurants around or the university buildings. It’s really really clean and tidy too. The staff here are so nice too really kind. Overall super nice uni would decide to study here again. An improvement id really appreciate is recorded tutorials since I think they’re really fast. The help desk online isn’t really helpful.

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Music PhD
clock icon 5 years part time
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Music Industries MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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  • Music Industries Project
  • Popular Music Politics
  • Popular Music Research
  • The Contemporary Music Industries
  • Working in Music Since 1800
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University of Aberdeen

3 music-studies courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 40th
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WUSCA ranking: 44th
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Studying at University of Aberdeen has been a truly rewarding experience because of its supportive academic environment, knowledgeable staff, and diverse international community. The university encourages independent thinking and research development while also providing students with guidance and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One area that could always be further improved is expanding student support and social spaces even more, but overall it remains an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

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Music, Mmus
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Extended Project
  • Extended Project Module B
  • Music Research Seminar Series
  • Music Research Skills
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Music PhD
clock icon 5 years part time
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Edinburgh Napier University

1 music-studies courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 36th
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WUSCA ranking: 19th
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I think the university has a lot of good societies and clubs for students to join, making it easier to meet people and make friends. All the lecturers and staff are really engaged in our learning, they want to support us to do our best and try to make adjustments to the course/assignments where they can to help us. I do think the buildings could be better for people with disabilities, such as more automatic doors, ensuring lift maintenance is a priority and putting card scanners for doors in a accessible location. I also think it would be good if there was options to pick up extra modules or tutoring for those that need help with English or want extra help/studies on certain elements of their course or want to learn something new on the side.

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MA Music
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Doing ( MUS11114 )
  • Exploring ( MUS11115 )
  • Methodologies ( MUS11118 )
  • Thinking About ( MUS11116 )
  • Transmitting ( MUS11117 )
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University of the West of Scotland

4 music-studies courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 73rd
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University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has always been a welcoming institution that actively encourages students to better themselves both personally and academically. Multiple opportunities are made available to benefit students in various ways - whether it be casual jobs that earn some extra money without having a detrimental impact upon studies or extra classes to recap challenging topics or provide additional qualifications such as secondary language, First Aid, etc. However, due to the size of UWS (spread across four campuses), there is a clear lack of communication amongst staff and this ultimately affects students. The focus appears to be on the main campus (Paisley) and students on other campuses may feel isolated.

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The University of Edinburgh

5 music-studies courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 9th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Music PhD
clock icon 6 years part time
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Music MScR
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Music
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University of St Andrews

1 music-studies courses SCOTLAND
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Student safety and community feel is very strong. Lots of history surrounding the university and the town is beautiful. To improve I would have better transport for student to move between town and the nearest cities (like Edinburgh), better nightlife for the students and more accomodation.

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Sacred Music (MLitt)
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Making Music in a Church Context
  • Music and the Sacred in Theory and Practice
  • Sacred Music in the West: History and Context
  • Dissertation or final project
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