Study MA Music at SOAS University of London in the UK, Department of Music, School of Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MA Music programme provides theoretical and practical grounding in the discipline of ethnomusicology, as well as the opportunity to develop performance and ethnographic skills.On this programme students gain a practical understanding of how music can work in the sphere of social development and an in-depth study of global musical styles. You will study with a world-leading group of ethnomusicologists who are all experts in the musical traditions of Africa and Asia. You will be part of a thriving culture of performance, research and active engagement with music around the globe.This MA Music programme will suit those looking for a springboard into further research or employment in a range of music-related fields including journalism, industry, NGOs and education, and often serves as a conversion route for those trained predominantly in western music traditions.

Which department am I in?

Department of Music, School of Arts

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£25,320.00 (US$ 32,699) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

SOAS, University of London

10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,

Camden,

Greater London,

WC1H 0XG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) in music or a related subject (including popular music, folk or world music, music education or music technology). We will also consider applicants without a music degree who have relevant professional qualifications (such as advanced study in a conservatoire which has not led to a degree) or relevant professional experience (such as working as a professional musician, performer or composer). In addition to degree classification, we consider other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.