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Music (Musicology) (MMus)

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    Mmus/MusM - Master of Music

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MMus Music (Musicology) program offers you the opportunity to specialize in key elements of musicology. The course is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills for a career in music or progression to a PhD. You will engage with: Current trends in musicological method and critical practice. Key research skills in musicology. Methodologies of advanced musical analysis. You will receive intensive one-to-one tuition in music history, culture, and performance from academic staff who are internationally noted performers and established composers across various genres. Key Features and Structure Flexible Pathways: The MMus is a broad program with four specialist pathways (Musicology, Performance, Composition, Music Education). You can mix your Musicology modules with topics from other pathways to develop a wider skill set and personalize the course. Research Focus: The pathway culminates in a professional research project and dissertation. Final Project: The main goal is a research project and dissertation, preparing you for doctoral research or professional academic work. Modern Research: The program encourages engagement with interdisciplinary research a past student mentioned being involved in a project that combined music and AI. Structure: This is a 12-month full-time master's degree, with the final three months dedicated to the independent research project. Career Prospects The advanced research and critical thinking skills gained are highly valuable for roles requiring detailed analysis and scholarly communication: Further Research at a doctoral level (PhD). Working in music industry roles requiring historical or analytical expertise. Teaching/Academia. Working in the wider cultural sector (e.g., arts administration, journalism, publishing, or broadcasting). Further Information Award: Master of Music (MMus) The program explicitly considers applicants without the exact entry requirements but with significant professional experience in the sector, assessing their relevant work history, subject knowledge, and aptitude for learning. The application process requires demonstrating academic ability through pre-submitted written work focusing on musicological questions.

Application deadline

02/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 28,700per 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 Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    Main Site - Highfield Campus, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    16th out of 80 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    170 76%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    40th

    24

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    55th

    38

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