Masters Degrees in Musicology, United Kingdom

Enjoy a strong focus on theory, methodology and current debates in musicology. Develop advanced research skills and presentational techniques suitable for doctoral study or applied work. Read more

Explore how music is created, disseminated and received. This course draws on a range of methodologies and disciplines. Benefit from a thriving international centre for Musicology. Read more

This course offers a foundation in musicological thought and practice, opportunities to develop specialised applied, editorial, archival, critical and theoretical skills, and the chance to produce a significant piece of work in a musicological area of your choice, regardless of your musical tastes and preferences. Read more

Our MMus in Music (Musicology) is distinctive in its range of musicological, compositional and performance-based elements. You will benefit from our diverse research strengths, many ensemble performance opportunities and our expertise in a range of musical fields. Read more

The Musicology Masters at Glasgow presents a broad, multi-dimensional approach to Music as a key component of numerous contemporary cultural practices. Read more

The MA in Music (Historical Musicology) is designed to help musicians of all kinds to work with original sources, to read and edit documents, and to embark upon their own research. . Read more

The Critical Musicology pathway aims to equip you with core historical and analytical skills as well as enabling you to operate in a field that is broadly interdisciplinary. Read more

Whatever your interests, our Musicology course gives you the opportunity not only to develop your research skills, but to complement your training in musicology with studies in other areas of music. Read more

This course offers a comprehensive range of options and 4 pathways. musicology (including theory, history and analysis); composition; performance and music history. Read more

This programme offers an intense introduction to methodologies and research techniques in musicology, covering both classical and popular music, autonomous works and functional music, for example for religious ceremonies or for the screen. Read more

A rigorously demanding course, the MMus degree offers an opportunity to develop your musicianship and academic skills to a very high level in a range of subject areas. Read more

The MA in Music offers advanced training in either musicology or composition. The modular structure allows students to pursue a broad generalist programme or to specialise in a particular area of their choice. Read more

The flexible modular structure of our taught MA course allows you to focus on a chosen area of specialism but simultaneously facilitates exploration of a wide range of research areas relating to music. Read more

‌The MA in Music provides you with a thorough grounding in the creative, critical and practical underpinnings of advanced study and research in composition, musicology and performance. Read more

British Music Studies is a fast-growing research field in today’s musicology. Read more