MA Music

The Postgraduate Master of Arts in Music program at Plymouth University is a vibrant, innovative degree that offers students the opportunity to pursue their musical passions and develop their critical thinking skills. With a focus on research and practice, the course is designed to allow students to explore the theoretical and practical aspects of music and gain a deep understanding of the discipline.Course Content: The MA Music course is split into core modules and optional modules. The core module is 'Music Criticism for Musicologists', where students learn to apply theoretical approaches and critical perspectives to a wide range of music. Then, based on students' personal interests and career aspirations, students can choose from optional modules such as: 'Advanced Musicology – Theory and Method', 'Music and Ideas', 'Performance Practice', 'Music and Cultural Theory', 'The Sonic Studio' and 'Professional Experience'.Key Modules: Compulsory core module is 'Music Criticism for Musicologists', with optional modules that include 'Advanced Musicology – Theory and Method', 'Music and Ideas', 'Performance Practice', 'Music and Cultural Theory', 'The Sonic Studio', and 'Professional Experience'.Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation information provided for this course.Future Careers: Upon completion of the MA Music course, students can pursue careers in a variety of fields such as music education, performance, composition, broadcasting, music therapy, or they can continue to further academic research. The course provides transferable skills for careers in the creative arts sector and beyond.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.