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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Students studying for a research degree concentrate on pursuing an independent research project devised in consultation with their supervisors. Musicologists and ethnomusicologists write a large-scale dissertation, composers produce a portfolio of original compositions accompanied by a critical commentary, and performers give a recital accompanied by a critical commentary. You will work under the guidance of an expert supervisory team and your progress will be reviewed periodically to support you in bringing the project to a successful conclusion.

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£ 5,006per year

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University information

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    5th

  • Campus address

    Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom

Choose from a wide range of fascinating courses led by world-leading experts in a university that blends the traditional and state-of-the-art.
More than 120 countries are represented at Durham, creating a diverse and welcoming community.
Its collegiate system makes Durham University exceptional. Each student is a proud member of a college, and each college has its own character and traditions.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    1st out of 80 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    202 91%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    5th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    41st

    4

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