Music (MA by Research)

Course overview

Our Masters by Research degrees involve undertaking a scheme of study and research, defined in advance (normally by the student), which will normally be (a) a critical evaluation and analysis of a body of knowledge, and/or (b) an original contribution to the field. For MA by Research, the area of investigation may be historical, analytical, philosophical, critical, or empirical in nature. Each student has a supervisory committee, consisting of a principal supervisor, a personal tutor, and another staff member with relevant expertise.

Research students have regular meetings with their principal supervisor (normally once a fortnight), and are welcome to consult other members of their committee as appropriate. They are encouraged to present reports on their work in seminars and colloquia during their period of study. Submission for MA by Research A submission for MA by Research traditionally takes the form of a thesis, not exceeding 50,000 words in length.

If the submission includes non-textual materials (such as a critical edition), the word length is normally reduced. Final assessment is by means of a viva voce examination by an appointed panel consisting of an internal examiner from within the School (not identical with members of the supervisory committee), one external examiner who is an expert in the field, and a chair. Research Opportunities The School of Music has long experience of establishing collaborative links, often combined with full funding.

Recent Masters by Research projects have been carried out in association with organisations such as Venue Cymru and the National Waterfront Museum.

Key highlights

Self-defined research project: historical, analytical, philosophical, critical or empirical
Supervisory committee of principal supervisor, personal tutor and specialist staff
Fortnightly meetings with your principal supervisor throughout the degree
Present your work in research seminars and colloquia
Thesis of up to 50,000 words, examined by viva voce
Collaborative projects with organisations such as Venue Cymru, often fully funded

Entry requirements

Degree: 1st — or above

Scholarships

Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of fees
Heads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of fees
Inclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Musicologist
Music researcher
Arts administrator
Music archivist
Heritage and museum officer
Music lecturer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,182 per year | International: £19,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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