MA Music

at University of Bristol

Year 1 

Unit name
 

• Medieval Music Pathway - Mandatory units:
• Readings In Musicology
• Introduction to Medieval Latin
• Research Skills for Musicians
• Dissertation
• Musicology Pathway - Mandatory units:
• Readings In Musicology
• Research Skills for Musicians
• Dissertation
• Source Study, Paleography and Editorial Practices
• Composition Pathway - Mandatory units:
• Research Skills for Musicians
• Introduction to Professional Composing
• Contemporary Compositional Ideas and Techniques
• Composition Portfolio
• Performance Pathway - Mandatory units:
• Research Skills for Musicians
• Performance Studies
• Source Study, Paleography and Editorial Practices
• Russian Music Pathway - Mandatory units:
• Research Skills for Musicians
• Readings In Musicology
• Dissertation
• Russian Music Pathway - select from:
• Foreign Language Skills for Postgraduate Students (Beginners and Intermediate)
• Foreign Language Skills for Postgraduate Students (Advanced)
   

Optional Units List
 

• Contemporary Compositional Ideas and Techniques
• Source Study, Paleography and Editorial Practices
• Critical Analysis of Media Music
• Readings In Musicology
• Accompaniment in Practice
• Advanced Orchestration
• Advanced Technical Studies
• Personal Option Unit
• Supervised Individual Study

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 

• We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
• The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, 
• We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
   

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in music, as well as suitable skills and experience in music. All applicants will be asked a series of subject-specific questions as part of the application. Applicants for the Composition or Performance pathways are required to submit a portfolio of work. For further information on the required portfolio please see the Department of Music website. Non-traditional qualifications may also be considered.
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £10,700

Overseas: full-time £21,500

Students who complete the MA in Music have gone on to careers as musicians, senior music assistants, organ scholars and self-employed composers. A number of MA graduates have also become music teachers.