StudyQA — Master: Musicology — University of Southampton (Page 6)

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Music is internationally recognised as a centre of research excellence. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) we were scored 3.25 GPA, ranking us in the top three departments for research in the UK.

The MRes comprises fewer taught modules and requires a more substantial dissertation than the MMus. In general, we recommend that you study for the MMus after your bachelors degree, as this offers a broader platform for future study and work. In exceptional cases, if you have a strong research proposal, the MRes may be appropriate, forming the basis for doctoral research.

Career opportunities
* Leader in the music and media industries
* Performer
* Composer
* Teacher

Three taught modulesCritical Practice in Musicology, Analytical Techniques, and Research Methodology in Music (Research Skills 1)explore current issues in critical thinking about music, and introduce you to theoretical and practical tools for advanced musical study. These modules will bring you together with students taking the MMus Musicology pathway for weekly classes, seminar discussions, and presentations.

The main part of the programme, however (counting for 120 out of a total 180 credit points), consists of a dissertation of around 30,000 words, on which you receive individual supervision throughout the year. We can supervise research in an extremely broad range of areas; you can get an impression of what we can cover by following the links on our staff list, or by looking at the list of dissertations recently completed or in progress in our departmental web pages.

Year 1
Note. M = Musicology, P = Performance and C = Composition

Semester One
Compulsory:

* MUSI6002 Analytical Technique (M)
* MUSI6013 Research Skills 1 (M,P)
* MUSI6020 Dissertation MRes

Semester Two
Compulsory:

* MUSI6001 Critical Practice in Musicology (M)
* MUSI6020 Dissertation MRes

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide).

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