Postgraduate study in Music
What can you study in Music?
At postgraduate level, you will develop your academic writing and research abilities exploring musical topics that interest you. You will also be exposed to other advanced areas of music, such as:
- Performance
- Advanced music analysis
- Contemporary music
- Music and cultural identity
- Orchestration and instrumentation
- Pedagogy
Postgraduate study in your Music degree
Find out about what you can study at a postgraduate level:
Postgraduate study in your Arts degree
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music
A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in Music. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.
Master of Arts in Music
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Music with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher. There are higher requirements for some research options.
240-point (two-year) MA
A BA with a major in Music. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in at least 45 points above Stage II in the major.
Structuring your specialisation in Music
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music
Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
2023 BA(Hons) schedule for Music
Master of Arts in Music
Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
Scholarships
Discover the wide range of scholarships and awards available to support you in your postgraduate and doctoral studies.
Help and advice
Enrolment support
Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses. Contact the Student Hubs.
Postgraduate Adviser
We welcome any questions you may have about postgraduate study in the School of Music. Contact our postgraduate adviser by phone or email.
Director of Postgraduate Studies
Dr Olivier Holland