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MA Music (Songwriting/Sound Production/Industries)

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our MA Music framework provides a broad range of personalized learning experiences underpinned by professionally relevant research and enterprise that is strongly aligned to the Songwriting; Production; Music industries. The masters will deepen your expertise in the authorship, production, and distribution of popular music. The following pathways exist: MA Music (Songwriting) €“ aimed at those interested in the practice of songwriting and composition, with a focus on practice-based/inquiry-based research, collaboration, and the cultural contexts within which songwriters work. MA Music (Sound Production) €“ aimed at those with an interest in the technical and artistic aspects of music/audio production, with a focus on practice-based/inquiry-based research.

General Eligibility

Entry to the MA is open to those with an Honours degree (minimum lower second - 2:2) or equivalent.

Applicants may gain entry to the course where significant professional or other experience is demonstrated and deemed appropriate to the level of study.

Entry is subject to interview and presentation of a satisfactory professional portfolio only.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Module

The MA Music framework consists of a common core of three modules that provide the foundation for you to specialise in one of the three named pathways – or design your own bespoke programme (MA Music).

  • MA Music

  • MA Music (Songwriting)

  • MA Music (Sound Production)

  • MA Music (Industries)

All modules combine theory with practice, and students bring these themes together in an extended piece of creative research in the final MA project.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS

  • Overall score 6.0

  • No sub-test less than 5.5

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