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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Research overview

Expand your knowledge and professionalise your skills as part of our supportive community.

You'll concentrate your studies across one of four pathways:


Composition (acoustic or digital)


Performance


Music technology


Musicology

Depending on your passions and interests you might:


Develop advanced skills in performance, composition or music tech


Create your own recital or portfolio


Research a major project in musicology

You have the opportunity to shape your own studies while being supported by our experienced and dedicated staff.

Research areas

Our research strengths are grouped into four themes.

Music, space and place


Music and musical culture in a specific time and place


Transnational and transcultural exchange


Urban geographies and mobility

Music-text-image


How music interacts with other art forms


Applying and developing methodologies from other disciplines

Musical creativity and community


Musical creativity


Development of communities and networks

Music, politics and identity


How music has contributed to local, national and international political change


How music shapes individual identities

Careers

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.
  • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
  • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 21,500per year

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

    University information

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    • University League Table

      28th

    • Campus address

      University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

    Career-boosting opportunities including internships and work placements, exchange programmes, international campuses, and entrepreneurial support.
    A range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
    A top uni for sport and fitness with sports scholarships, 70+ sports clubs, superb facilities on all campuses, and a great track record in UK sports leagues.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      22nd out of 83 5

    • Entry standards

      / Max 217
      141 66%

      35th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      64.0 64%

      34th

      25
    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 5
      3.91 78%

      48th

      8

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