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PostgraduateMA

Music (F99)

Open University
None, Unknown
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2 yearsDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Music (F99) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This masters degree introduces you to the diverse topics and methods of music research and equips you with the critical skills to pursue your own research interests in music. You’ll develop your ability to analyse and interpret musical sources and practices, to understand and apply theories to develop your own arguments, and to communicate effectively to a variety of different audiences. You’ll also encounter musical practices and genres from a wide range of places and time periods and have the opportunity to follow your own musical interests. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Music
Music Analysis and Interpretation
Music History and Historiography
Ethnomusicology and World Music
Music Theory and Composition
Critical Approaches to Music Studies
Dissertation in Music
Advanced Topics in Musical Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,000

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£26,500£40,000
5 years£18,000£29,000£39,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
3%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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