MMus Music
Master
Blended learning in Perth
Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
Perth (Scotland)
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
September
This course is suitable for those involved in creating (composition, songwriting and production) or studying music, and who wish to expand their current field of expertise.
The MMus Music will introduce you to the fundamental principles of text-based, or practice-led research in popular and contemporary music. It provides unique and creative approaches to composition, songwriting, production and musicology, valuing musical creativity and innovation, musical diversity and intellectual curiosity.
The course will help strengthen your ability to utilise independent learning whilst developing original and creative responses to problems and current complex issues. You will have the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen research area through pathway and optional modules.
You may also have the opportunity to attend conferences, gigs and networking events.
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About this course
+ 2.1 honours degree or above in music or a related subject (or equivalent)
+ You will also be required to attend an interview, with recent examples of your work
+ Exceptionally, candidates without academic qualifications but with relevant experience may be considered for interview based on the submission of a portfolio of recent work or work-in-progress
+ The programme offers two pathways:
Music: Popular and Contemporary Music Practices pathway
Music: Popular and Contemporary Music Studies pathway
+ You will gain the key skills and expertise to enable you to make an effective contribution to the creative industries
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Subjects
- Music
- Musical
- Record production
- Politics
- Identity
- Sound
- Media
Teachers and trainers (1)
UHI Academic staff in partners
teacher
Course programme
PgCert
Music: Popular and Contemporary Music Practices pathway
You will study the following core modules:
- Collaborative project
- Approaches to record production
You will also choose one option module from the list below.
Music: Popular and Contemporary Music Studies pathway
You will study the following core modules:
- Collaborative project
- Understanding music
You will also choose one option module from the list below.
Option modules are:
- Pedagogy and praxis
- Contemporary musicology: art, commerce, media
- The tuning of nations: soundscape, place and memory
- An option module from our MA Music and the Environment programme
PgDip
Music: Popular and Contemporary Music Practices and Studies pathways
The core module is: research and practice-led methodologies: responses to research questions. You will also choose two option modules from the following:
- Making music (with) systems
- Sound, music, media
- Music, power and politics
- Popular musicology
- Scenes and identities
- An option module from our MA Music and the Environment programme
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To complete the masters award you must complete a 15,000 word dissertation in a chosen field or equivalent practical major project, supervised by a tutor. Projects are not limited to, but could include:
- Songwriting and album production
- Multimedia performance
- Touring projects
- (Film) composition work
- Installation and conceptual work
Additional information
https://uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/mmus-music/#tabanchor
MMus Music