Music

Specialise in either Musicology or Composition by selecting from a wide range of modules inside and outside the department. Ideal as a foundation for further research or composition at doctoral level or to build on existing skills.

KEY BENEFITS

• Intensively taught programme covering a wide range of specialised topics.
• Provides a foundation for further research focusing on current approaches and advanced techniques.
• Musicology students choose from historical and theoretical modules taught by distinguished staff in Music and, if they wish, from modules in other Arts and Humanities departments.
• Composition students benefit from one-to-one lessons and participation in composition seminars and have the opportunity to hear their works performed by resident ensemble Lontano.
• Located in the heart of London.

PURPOSEFor students intending to go on to research or composition at doctoral level, or wishing to build upon their existing skills. To provide training beyond undergraduate level in current techniques of music research and composition. To nurture leaders in musicology and composition.

DESCRIPTIONYou may specialise in Musicology (broadly defined) or Composition (please note, we do not offer Performance). Composers work closely with their teachers throughout, while musicologists benefit from seminars with leaders in the field. We encourage you to select modules according to your particular interests. A third may be from other Humanities departments.

Specialist modules cover current approaches to scholarly writing on music as well as advanced techniques of research and composition. You will submit an individually supervised special study (a dissertation or portfolio of compositions) at the end of the programme.