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The University of Edinburgh: Musicology
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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| Department | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MMus in Musicology takes a broad and contemporary approach to musical scholarship. It equips students with the context, skills and critical understanding necessary to undertake original research in this dynamic and increasingly interdisciplinary field.
You will be taught by leading academics whose research interests cover a wide range of approaches and genres, including:
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the cultural and material history of music
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music and politics
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popular music studies
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ethnomusicology
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music analysis
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music instrument research
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music and audiovisual media
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music psychology
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music sociology
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jazz studies
You will:
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develop specialised skills in researching and writing about music
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pursue, in greater depth, an area of special research interest
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join a large postgraduate community
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benefit from a vibrant research culture within the Reid School of Music, which has been a world leader in music research since 1838
Master of Music - MMus
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Edinburgh College of Art Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Edinburgh College of Art Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 22nd in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
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