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MA in Music (research): Analysis

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The individually-focused nature of the MA in Music (by Research) is particularly well suited to the study of Musical Analysis. Here at York, analytical work has always centred around the practical applications of this approach: using analysis to uncover and evidence the workings of a given repertoire. Analysis of any kind is a quest for understanding. Rather than studying the theory of analytical techniques in isolation, it is the more musically intuitive process of rationalisation that is the focus here. Discovering the compositional grounds that have engendered an emotional response to music, considering how and why a composer has created particular effects, ensure that analysis is kept relevant. You should have a research proposal that sets out to apply analytical investigations within a wider context. Some indication of how analytical evidence may be used to support a larger thesis should also be outlined. Examples may include the study of a particular composer, period, style or genre.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 24,500per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    17th out of 80 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    159 71%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    34th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    24th

    21

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