MA Musicology

The Musicology MA is a postgraduate degree program offered by the University of Sheffield. This course gives its students the opportunity to engage in the study of music as a cultural, social and historical phenomenon. It enables students to delve deep into the critical and analytical work in the domains of world traditions, popular music, opera, and more. Course Content: This full-time master's program covers a historical exploration into musical styles, genres and repertories, gives exposure to ethnomusicological perspectives of world music traditions, explores methodologies of music analysis, and introduces technologies used in the field of music. In addition, students have the opportunity to conduct a guided research project on a topic of their interest. The course is offered on both a full-time (1 year) and part-time (2-3 years) basis.Key Modules: Core modules of this course include 'Perspectives on Music', 'Musicology Workshop', and 'Research Skills and Music Scholarship'. Students can also choose from a range of optional modules such as 'Opera on Screen', 'Film Music as Genre', 'Case Study in Musicology', 'Traditional Music in Musicology: An Ethnomusicological Approach', among others. Future Careers: Graduates of the Musicology MA program typically embark on careers in fields such as research, teaching, music therapy, arts administration, and broadcasting.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.