MA Music

at Bangor University

Program structure

Semester 1

• WMP-4041: Current Musicology (30) or
  WMC-4041: Cerddoleg Gyfredol (30)

• WMP-4108: Investigating Music (30) or
  WMC-4108: Ymchwilio i Gerddoriaeth (30)

Semester 2

• WMP-4103: Music in Society (30) or
  WMC-4103: Cerdd mewn Cymdeithas (30)

• WMP-4106: Independent Research Project (30) or
  WMC-4106: Project Ymchwil Annibynnol (30)

credits from:

• WXT-4011: Masters Project (60) (Semester 3) Core or
  WXC-4011: Project Meistr (60) (Semester 3) Core

• First degree at British Bachelor’s standard: 2(ii) or higher in a relevant subject.

• Candidates with a 2.ii degree must however achieve a 2.i in a substantial project in their chosen area of study (e.g. dissertation).

• English proficiency (for non-native English or Welsh speakers): IELTS English test with a score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5).

• Applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and candidates may be asked to submit a piece of written work in support of their application.

Tuition Fee Per Year

£ 16,250

Career opportunity

The MA in Music will give you a taste for original research, and will provide you with subject-specific knowledge and academic skills that will set you on course for further study at PhD level and beyond. The programme will also equip you with skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication which are valued by employers both within and outside the field of music. Recent graduates have pursued successful careers as writers, editors, arts administrators, teachers, educational advisers, performers, and business people.