Musicology postgraduate degrees in Northern England

5 universities offer 9 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate musicology degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Manchester

3 musicology courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 5th
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What students say about musicology

The university takes a long time to respond to claims. Also feedback is given back sparsely and it takes a long time to get back which makes it difficult to improve for future assignments. The labs are very nice and it is good that we are learning multiple different techniques. The student life and feel is also very nice. And even though there is limited study space on campus especially during exam time, if you get to the library early enough you will find a seat somewhere.

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MusM Music (Musicology)
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Music Studies: Skills and Methodologies
  • Case Studies in Musicology: Texts and Histories
  • Dissertation or Critical Edition
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PhD Music (Musicology)
clock icon 6 years part time
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University of Sheffield

1 musicology courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 8th
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WUSCA ranking: 4th
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The Students Union is honestly the best part of the University of Sheffield. With over 300 societies, you're sure to find something to your liking. Apart from that, the university has great facilities and the Diamond (engineering building) has anything you could ever need. 10/10 uni.

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Musicology MA
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Year 1
  • MUS6000: Academic Skills
  • MUS6029: Critical Musicology
  • MUS6032: Topics in Musicology
  • MUS626: Dissertation in Musicology
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Royal Northern College of Music

1 musicology courses
star rating 4.5
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NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 32nd
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I have enjoyed my first year but I’m also looking forward to getting to learn in the building. I think that’ll make a big difference for me. Because this is a music course I think it does really rely on being in person. However, the university and the teachers have adapted extremely well given the current circumstances.

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Musicology PhD
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University of Leeds

3 musicology courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 12th
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Oxford Brookes University offers a supportive learning environment with passionate lecturers and modern facilities. The campus is vibrant, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in clubs and events. The city of Oxford adds to the appeal, providing a rich, historic backdrop and excellent career opportunities. Overall, it’s a great choice for those looking for a balance of academics and student life.

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University of York

1 musicology courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 17th
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There are excellent lecturers and student support services (particularly academic skills). The campus has a good feel and has a lot of outdoor seating which will be nice when the weather is warm. Lecture rooms are good but the seats are very uncomfortable. There is little impact from the students' union, for example there was no 'refreshers fayre' for January intake students, which also impacts the student life score.

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MA Musicology
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Critical Reflection in Musical Practice
  • Project I: Developing Technique & Ideas
  • Project II: Expanding Technique & Ideas
  • Project III: Advanced Project
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