MRes Music

Course overview

Music research is practice-based and interdisciplinary, working with communities, third-sector organisations, public bodies, industry and international artists.

Course details

Degree level

Master's by Research

Duration

1 year

Intakes

February 2027, April 2027, June 2027, October 2027

Tuition fee

£16,275 / year

Initial deposit

Minimum 75% of net tuition fee before CAS

Country

Scotland

Campus

Ayr campus

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Academic: First or second-class Honours degree or equivalent. Research proposal: 1,500–2,000 words covering preferred study area and proposed research project.

Scholarships & discounts

No scholarships or discounts are listed for this course.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

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

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Live interview

Course modules

Research areas include practice-based popular music, music and societal change, participatory methodologies, gender equality and inclusion, music pedagogy, liveness, songwriting, community music and music entrepreneurship.