Master of Music (MMus)
The purpose of the MMus degree is to train students to advanced levels in the academic, practical and technical areas of music. The programme is distinctive in its range of musicological, vocational and practice-based elements. You will benefit from the diversity of the staff's research strengths as well as excellent teaching.
The MMus offers the following specialist pathways:
• Composition
• Musicology
• Conducting
• Performance
• Creative Practice
• Popular Music
Optional modules include:
• Aesthetics
• Case Studies
• Cultural Theory and Music
• Screen Music Studies
All students take a compulsory research training module which develops academic, writing and presentational skills as well as providing an introduction to contemporary developments in musical research and practice. You will then take a module related to your chosen pathway and choose two from a wide range of optional modules. These four modules comprise the Postgraduate Diploma stage of the programme, having passed them you will progress to Masters stage and submit a folio of work in your chosen specialism.
The flexibility of the MMus can help prepare you for a variety of careers including performance, composition, teaching, arts administration and music journalism. The programme also provides ideal preparation for future research work at PhD level.