Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA by Research in Musicology in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
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Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,840
(c. USD29,225.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Pursue your postgraduate studies at one of the UK's most vibrant academic institutions, benefiting from guidance by internationally renowned scholars and state-of-the-art facilities in our Bramall Music Building.
Our faculty comprises composers, performers, and researchers specializing in diverse areas including popular music, electronic music, Western Art Music (spanning Medieval to contemporary periods), music analysis, music psychology, critical theory, British music, ethnomusicology, and sound studies.
We provide two dedicated research-focused postgraduate programs, whether you aim to complete a doctoral degree or undertake research at the Master's level. Discover more about our PhD and MA by Research opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Our requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type of programme you are applying for:
For MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree in Music or a related subject, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK.
If you are applying for a PhD then you will usually also need to hold a good Masters qualification in Music or a related subject.
Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
toefl - 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
ielts - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
For MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree in Music or a related subject, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK.
If you are applying for a PhD then you will usually also need to hold a good Masters qualification in Music or a related subject.
Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
toefl - 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
ielts - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
Tuition
GBP
21,840