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Music (Songwriting/Sound Production/Industries) MA

University of the West of Scotland

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Ayr Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    07-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our MA Music framework provides a broad range of personalised learning experiences underpinned by professionally relevant research and enterprise that is strongly aligned to: Songwriting, Production and Music industries. The master's will deepen your expertise in the authorship, production and distribution of popular music. The following pathways exist: MA Music (Songwriting) – Aimed at those interested in the practice of song-writing and composition, with a focus on practice-based/inquiry-based research, collaboration and the cultural contexts within which songwriters work MA Music (Sound Production) – Aimed at those with an interest in the technical and artistic aspects of music/audio production, with a focus on practice-based/inquiry-based research MA Music (Industries) – Aimed at those with an interest in the businesses, processes and developments that underpin work within the music industries as well as the broader creative and cultural industries MA Music – This bespoke degree is intended for students who have a broad interest in the creative, technical and industrial elements of music

Tuition fees

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£ 15,500per year

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University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    127th

  • Campus address

    Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    77th out of 80

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    156 70%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    63rd

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    50th

    21

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