Music Technology: Postgraduate Study
MA (Taught Course)
A taught master's degree (one year in duration for full-time students, two years part-time) is available for students wishing to develop greater strengths in computer music programming and create new sonic art. Assessment is normally via coursework comprising a number of exercises/etudes and a large portfolio of sonic art pieces. All students take two research training modules and are involved in seminars and other training courses, as well as in the broader musical life of the University.
MMus (Research)
Students who already have an established interest can concentrate on this topic by taking the one-year MMus (Research) option (two years part-time). Here, students normally focus upon the production of a portfolio of compositions alongside either an accompanying folio of analyses or a related dissertation. Through participation in weekly research seminars, students can develop their presentational and interactive skills. External visitors are regularly invited to the seminars, including graduate students from other institutions.
For further details visit our postgraduate Research degrees pages
PhD
Well-qualified and experienced students can embark on a PhD course, which - according to University regulations - normally lasts three years full-time. Opportunities for music technology related research exist in the following four areas:
Acousmatic Musicology and Analysis
All postgraduates are, as appropriate, given support in locating funding, developing their work for publication and in qualifying themselves for employment.
For further details visit our postgraduate Research degrees pages