Course summary
The Glasgow MMus offers a rich, stimulating introduction to Musicology in all its current diversity. Solidly grounded in traditional historical and analytical methods, the program opens out to embrace the most vibrant recent developments in the field – including cultural musicology, as applied to all imaginable genres and styles; practice-based research, rooted in active music-making by our staff and students; cutting-edge digital research methods; and interdisciplinary criticism of all kinds, including the study of contemporary audiovisual media. WHY THIS PROGRAMME
- Our core team of musicologists publishes world-leading research across a full millennium of Western art music, as well as on jazz, film music, and other popular styles. Distinguished colleagues in Composition, Sonic Arts, The Music Industries, and Ethnomusicology also contribute to our courses.
- We encourage interdisciplinary work, notably within the School of Culture and Creative Arts (Music, Film and TV Studies, History of Art, Theatre Studies, Centre for Cultural Policy Research), but also across the College and University.
- For more information see our Music staff, with their industry links and research specialisms and the full SCCA research staff.
- As a UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow offers a wealth of inspiring activity – from legendary pop venues (King Tut’s, Barrowlands) and renowned classical ensembles (Scottish Opera, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra) to experimental festivals (Tectonics, Sonica) and pub folk sessions. ‘Music in the University’ hosts many events right on campus: organ recitals and Chapel Choir concerts in the neo-Gothic Memorial Chapel; performances by distinguished visitors or our own staff and students.
- You will have access to a vast array of manuscript, printed and online resources through the Library and Special Collections. Our facilities include a concert hall, three computer music studios, an audio lab and several practice rooms. We have a fine collection of instruments, both historical (keyboards, strings, winds) and contemporary (percussion).
- Listen to our podcast: Stories from Glasgow – Zarzuela and Early Phonograph Recordings with Dr Eva Moreda Rodriguez
- Three core courses
- Three optional courses
How to apply
International applicants
International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'. Classes start September 2021 and you may be expected to attend induction sessions the week before.
Entry requirements
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Music, Musicology or Media and Creative Industries related programmes, such as Film, Performance or History will be considered. We may also accept degrees in other subjects. A question-based personal statement is required. Please download and complete the personal statement template from the course page on our website, and submit it with your application.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/
Sponsorship information
Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.
Provider information
University of Glasgow
Berkeley Square
Pavilion 3
99 Berkeley Street
Glasgow
G3 7HR