MA Traditional and World Music Studies (distance learning) at University of Sheffield on FindAMasters.com

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About the course

World Music Studies encompasses the study of any and all musical activity in the world: Western as well as ‘exotic’, popular as well as classical, amateur as well as professional.

Course description

Distance learning makes this course accessible to students anywhere in the world and to those wishing to study part-time
Intensive residential weeks allow students to participate in lectures, practical workshops, individual tutorials and field trips
Online support through individual e-tutorials, group discussion forums and online study materials
Open to applicants without a first degree in Music who have appropriate musical experience

World Music Studies is intended for musicians, educators and enthusiasts who would like to know more about the music of the world and the academic discipline that

Entry Requirements

2:1 undergraduate degree. If your undergraduate degree is not in music, you’ll need to provide evidence of substantial engagement with music.

We also recognise the value of experience, and may accept applications from people who have been in practice, or who bring other experience to their studies.

English language requirements:
Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Where will I study?

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield has grown in reputation and size to become one of the UK’s leading universities with a global reputation for teaching and research. As part of the UK Russell Group, the University is a premier-league, research-led institution with over 27,000 students including more than 7,000 international students from 143 countries and over 7,000 members of staff.

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Joy Edenfield

Since completing my MA I have had the opportunity to make great strides professionally. I have presented my dissertation at conferences in Athens, Madrid, Lisbon and Florence, and assisted other international school teachers in setting up alternative percussion ensembles in their schools. The course helped me define a new direction in my teaching career and I am so thankful for that opportunity.

Scholarships

Julian Payne Scholarship

Mary Lill Scholarship

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