Master of Arts - Music (W3AH)

Bangor University

The Master of Arts in Music allows students to develop and refine their knowledge and understanding in areas of musicological and/or ethnomusicological study. The programme will equip them with the skills and methodologies to undertake specialist research in a chosen area of expertise, and will hone high-level skills in critical thinking, conceptual thinking, problem-solving, analysis, communication, self-direction and originality.

Specialism is offered in a range of areas, including Western music history (especially from the early modern period to the late twentieth century), cultural history, editing, analysis, popular music, music in society (Western and non-Western) and music in Wales.

Students will work closely with established researchers, most of whom have international profiles. The School enjoys close links with industrial and third-sector partners such as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Venue Cymru and the North Wales Jazz Society, and it is often possible for them to undertake a work placement during the course of the programme.