MA Music (by research)

Course details

Degree level

Master's by Research

Subject

Music

Duration

1 year

Intake

February 2027

Tuition fee

£25,350 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

£0

City

York

Country

England

Campus

Campus East/West

Official course page

https://www.york.ac.uk/arts-creative-technologies/study/music-postgraduate-research/ma-music-by-research/

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

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Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

Research proposal and, where relevant, creative/music samples. For a postgraduate research degree, York normally requires a Bachelor's degree plus either a relevant Master's degree or research experience. Pakistan equivalency and course-specific requirements apply.

General entry requirements

Normally 2:1 or above in relevant university degree or approved equivalent, or equivalent professional experience.

Scholarships & discounts

Snowdon Masters Scholarship: up to £30,000, but typical Pakistan-based applicants without a UK undergraduate degree are not eligible under the published condition. Joan Samuels Scholarship: £1,000.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

Conducted by the supervisor

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Course modules

• Independent music research/creative practice; dissertation 30,000–40,000 words plus associated research resources; proposal and portfolio may apply.