Music MA: Course features

If you choose to study this course, here are some of the things you can expect from the course and how it will benefit you.

• Our Music MA allows you to design your own programme of study to match your interests, strengths and career aspirations. You select five optional modules from a wide range of music topics and/or closely related subjects.
• You also enhance your research/project development skills and broaden your knowledge base through studying four core modules.
• You further tailor the course to your own interests by undertaking either:
  •  a major piece of original research on a topic of your own choice - this takes the form of a dissertation. You will receive guidance from a specialist tutor plus core modules teaching research, project planning and development skills;or
  • develop a folio of compositions with supporting recording and critical commentary. You will receive guidance from a specialist tutor plus core modules teaching research, project planning and development skills.
• The curriculum is enriched by the eclectic view we take of musical styles and genres at Kingston, exploiting the diversity of a repertoire encompassing western classical music, popular and world musics.
• You undertake a variety of forms of assessment, including essays, critiques, position papers, ensemble performances, a portfolio of compositions/recordings, practical projects, recording projects, presentations, research papers and a dissertation.  
• We offer a part-time option to enable you to complete your MA alongside other commitments.