MA Music

Choose Kingston’s Music MA

If you have a broad range of musical interests and would prefer not to specialise in any one particular area, this course is ideal for you. There are fewer core modules than on the more specialised pathways so you can choose more optional modules from our extensive list, including modules taken from the specialised pathways.

The course aims to:

• develop a broad range of musical and critical skills and knowledge;
• stimulate an inquiring mind;
• encourage initiative, creativity, critical evaluation and independence of thought;
• develop a systematic understanding of relevant musical knowledge and a critical awareness of contemporary issues in music; and
• provide knowledge of research practices in music, enabling you to undertake a substantial individual research/composition project.

What will you study?

The core modules concentrate on research methods and colloquia, which introduce you to a broad range of issues in music. You can then choose from a large range of modules, which include those based in performance, composing, music education and popular music.

The major project offers you the opportunity to focus on an area of your own choice and to specialise through written work or composition. You can choose from a wide range of possible topics relating to your own interests. In addition you can join any of the wide variety of University ensembles or form your own ensemble. You can also choose three optional modules from a wide range of subjects.