Music (Musicology) (MMus)

Expand your knowledge and understanding of music with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills for a career in music or further research on a PhD. Our MMus Musicology degree gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of musicology. On this course, you’ll study: current trends in musicological method and critical practice key research skills in musicology methodologies of advanced musical analysis Our academic staff are internationally noted performers with active solo and ensemble careers, and established composers of contemporary art music, electronic music, media music (for example, in film, TV and videogames), and jazz. These world-leading experts can offer you intensive one-to-one tuition in music history, culture and performance. We offer a broad-based MMus programme with 4 specialist pathways: Musicology Performance Music Education Composition On the Musicology pathway, you’ll work towards the final goal of

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £28,700 per year

UK students: £10,400 per year

UK/Home: £10,400 per year

International: £28,700 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

• Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom