Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) Music/Scottish Literature in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,290
(c. USD33,868.62)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
For those with hands-on musical experience and a passion for exploring its technical, cultural, historical, and philosophical dimensions, this program offers an ideal opportunity. Each academic year presents diverse course selections in music and other disciplines, enabling you to tailor your degree to align with your unique interests and abilities. The curriculum offers flexible options each year, empowering you to create a personalized academic journey.
The School of Culture & Creative Arts boasts exceptional music facilities, featuring three studios, an Audio Lab, a specialized library, and multiple seminar and practice spaces. Students also enjoy priority access to the University Concert Hall.
A music degree equips graduates for various professional paths including arts administration, music journalism, publishing, education, library sciences, and cultural ventures, alongside performance, composition, and academic research. The program also cultivates versatile skills applicable to numerous fields beyond music.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher
Additional requirements: Higher English and Higher Music (OR ABRSM Music Theory grade 5).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher English and Higher Music (OR ABRSM Music Theory grade 5). Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Music (OR ABRSM Music Theory required at grade 5).
IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities (plus ABRSM Music Theory required at grade 5).
Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.
A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher
Additional requirements: Higher English and Higher Music (OR ABRSM Music Theory grade 5).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher English and Higher Music (OR ABRSM Music Theory grade 5). Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Music (OR ABRSM Music Theory required at grade 5).
IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities (plus ABRSM Music Theory required at grade 5).
Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.
A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
Tuition
GBP
25,290