Course summary
Our MusM Music (Musicology) course offers an engaging and rigorous master's-level foundation in musicology. With a strong focus on theory, methodology and current debates in the discipline, together with appropriate research techniques and presentational styles, it offers excellent preparation for doctoral study and also for a wide range of careers. You will be able to choose units and a dissertation/critical edition topic that best matches your special interests and aspirations. Together, the taught units encompass a wide range of topics and approaches - from musicology as cultural history, through musicology and the body, source studies and performance practice, to postcolonial theory and ecomusicology. Seminars allow for close collaboration between lecturers and students, with ample opportunity for you to present your own work and receive individual feedback. Discussion and debate forms an important part of most course units.
Entry requirements
We expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in Musicology/music theory or analysis.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | An overall grade of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22. |
An overall grade of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 is required or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22. Minimum requirement for consideration to a pre-sessional course is IELTS 6.0 with no component below 6.0. If you have obtained a different qualification, please check our English language requirements to ensure that it is accepted and equivalent to the above requirements.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL