Course description
The MMus in Music capitalises on research strength within the department of music and is intended for composers (vocal, instrumental, or electronic), performers, sonic artists, musicologists, music education and community music practitioners with a specific interest in an area of musical study. Our MMus students can design their study by selecting one or two study concentrations from six paths: **Community Music, Composition, Music Education, Musicology, Performance**, and **Sonic Arts**. **Applicants must confirm in their application which area(s) they wish to specialise in.**
At the centre of the MMus in Music is an extended project where the student can realise a large-scale project with support and supervision from specialist staff. The medium of the project will be determined by the student’s interests and research and our programme offers considerable flexibility in approach. This allows our students to build a significant portfolio of work that will work as a springboard toward their future career whether it is in their chosen industry or in academia.
In addition to the extended project, our students take a mix of compulsory and optional courses. The MMus Programme Coordinator discusses options with individual students to ensure the best fit between available courses and student interests.
The aim of the programme is threefold: - To provide a natural development from undergraduate programmes, both within and outwith the University of Aberdeen, to postgraduate study in the university in the areas of composition, community music, musicology, music education, performance, or sonic arts or any combination of these paths;
- To help the students develop and explore options in their future career in academia or in industry;
- To continue to develop the research environment in the Department of Music.
The MMus in Music will also offer an opportunity for those who have already worked for a number of years after their undergraduate or postgraduate study and would like to return to hone their chosen skills at university as part of their continuing professional development (either on a full-time or part-time basis).
Subjects
Music, Performing arts, Baroque music, Music composition, Music history, Renaissance music, Music theory, Music performance, Music editing, Electronic music, Music technology, Music Production, Musical instrument technology, Musicology, Opera, Renaissance studies, Sound recording, Sound engineering, Art history, Music (secondary teaching), Musicianship, Music appreciationEntry requirements
Candidates must normally possess a degree at 2(ii) or above, or an equivalent qualification or proven experience in Music. References are not required in order for applicants to submit an application. They are not usually required in order for a decision to be made but in certain cases applicants may be asked to provide a single academic reference at the request of the academic selector. An example of work relevant to the applicant’s study path is required with the application. Anyone applying for more than one study path should provide examples of work in both areas. For performance, submit two contrasting songs/pieces totalling 7-15 minutes. By ‘contrasting’ we mean songs/pieces that showcase different aspects of the applicant’s musical and technical abilities. We will assess performers working in many genres and styles, e.g., musical theatre, pop vocals and/or classical, operatic singing. A list of our current visiting tutors for performance can be found on the Department of Music web pages. If you cannot see a tutor for your chosen study, please use the email address or Enquire Now button (above) to ask about possible tuition. Whilst we will try to accommodate specific genres/specialisms/instruments, this is not always possible. All performances submitted with applications should be recorded as if live, i.e., without significant editing. Applicants typically include a link to an online video at the end of their personal statement. The video does not need to be made to professional standards; the important thing is that it lets us assess the quality of the performance. Details about applying for other study paths are available on our website.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
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Venue details
King's College Campus
Aberdeen
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
King's College Campus
Aberdeen
Course provider
University of Aberdeen
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