Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Music - Musicology and Sound Studies pathway in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
|
Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,310
(c. USD31,192.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Musicology and Sound Studies program provides foundational training in historical, ethnographic, and analytical methodologies while fostering interdisciplinary engagement
With two required core courses, the curriculum offers flexibility through elective options to focus on specialized interests. This degree serves both students seeking advanced study in historical musicology or ethnomusicology and those preparing for doctoral research.
Birmingham's Music MA program features internationally renowned faculty who are leaders in their disciplines, ensuring students receive instruction from top experts in the field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
We usually ask for a good Honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in Music or a related subject with a substantial musical component. Degrees in other subjects will be considered where candidates have significant professional musical experience and relevant qualifications.
Your application should include a personal statement of approximately 5,000 characters. You should use your personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying this programme. In order to expedite processing, please clearly state the pathway to which you are applying within the first paragraph of your personal statement.
All prospective students for pathways in musicology must also submit a sample of written work of at least 3,000 words - in English - in addition to the usual supporting documents.
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Your application should include a personal statement of approximately 5,000 characters. You should use your personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying this programme. In order to expedite processing, please clearly state the pathway to which you are applying within the first paragraph of your personal statement.
All prospective students for pathways in musicology must also submit a sample of written work of at least 3,000 words - in English - in addition to the usual supporting documents.
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Tuition
GBP
23,310