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MA Music (Ethnomusicology)

Goldsmiths, University of London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The MA Music (Ethnomusicology) introduces a range of methodologies in relation to the study of music in its cultural contexts.

  • As well as engaging with musical practices in various geographic or cultural areas, the programme acknowledges the importance of urban ethnomusicology and the usefulness of applying ethnomusicological approaches to Western art and popular music.
  • You have the opportunity to engage with key ethnographic methodologies, such as interviewing, videoing and video editing, and musical performance as a research technique.
  • The innovative structure of the programme allows you to specialise in one of these areas if you wish, leading to a final project that itself may have a significant practical component, and you have the opportunity to undertake fieldwork projects as part of your studies.
  • A written dissertation option is also available, allowing you to engage in depth with an issue that interests you.
  • The programme appeals to a wide range of students hoping to develop their intellectual skills in music, particularly those with interests in music as a cultural phenomenon.
  • It's exceptionally useful, for example, for students preparing for further postgraduate research, or for those considering careers in teaching, journalism, arts administration or the culture industries, or working with government agencies or charities abroad.

Skills

You will develop an awareness of key ethnographic methodologies, investigation and evaluation skills, intellectual skills in music and specific research skills.

Careers

The programme will be exceptionally useful for, for example, students preparing for further postgraduate research, or for those considering careers in teaching, journalism, arts administration or the culture industries, or working with government agencies or charities abroad.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 19,520per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • University League Table

    60th

  • Campus address

    Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    36th out of 80 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    136 64%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    18th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.78 69%

    72nd

    11

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