MUSIC (SONGWRITING/SOUND PRODUCTION/INDUSTRIES) at University of West of Scotland
| MUSIC (SONGWRITING/SOUND PRODUCTION/INDUSTRIES) at University of West of Scotland | |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Intake | September, January |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 13,000 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL | 78 |
| PTE | 54 |
OVERVIEW
Our MA Music framework provides a broad range of personalised learning experiences underpinned by professionally relevant research and enterprise that is strongly aligned to:Songwriting;Production;Music industries. The master's will deepen your expertise in the authorship, production and distribution of popular music. The following pathways exist:
- MA Music (Songwriting) – aimed at those interested in the practice of song-writing and composition, with a focus on practice-based/inquiry-based research, collaboration and the cultural contexts within which songwriters work.
- MA Music (Sound Production) – aimed at those with an interest in the technical and artistic aspects of music/audio production, with a focus on practice-based/inquiry-based research.
- MA Music (Industries) – aimed at those with an interest in the businesses, processes and developments that underpin work within the music industries as well as the broader creative and cultural industries.
- MA Music – this bespoke degree is intended for students who have a broad interest in the creative, technical and industrial elements of music.
Careers
Collaboration is central to the music industries and the MA Music framework reflects this, allowing you the opportunity to specialise while developing new collaborative professional networks and approaches to interdisciplinary working.
Our graduates have gone on to enjoy fulfilling careers within the arts and the wider creative landscape, often on a sustainable self-employed basis.
Teaching & Assessment
A recognised innovative feature of our course is the opportunity for detailed study and experience across each pathway (songwriting, sound production and industries), as well as opportunity for professional collaboration between students in each pathway as well as with students in other creative media programmes, including filmmaking, television, radio, journalism and marketing.
Our MA Music course is delivered using a range of methods. Some of these methods include:
- Intensive workshops
- Classroom and studio delivery
- Online delivery
- Range of self-directed professional briefs
University of the West of Scotland The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The annual tuition fee for a variety of courses are given below.
| Level of Study | Non-EU Tuition Fee |
| UG Class based | £12,000 |
| UG Lab based | £14,000 |
| PG taught (Class based) | £12,600 |
| PG Taught (Lab Based) | £14,600 |
| PG Research (Class based) | £12,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) | £14,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) (CEPS) | £15,900 |
| University of West of Scotland Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 8,900 |
| Postgraduate | 9,200 |
| University of West of Scotland Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 5,500 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 4,300 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| University of West of Scotland English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 78 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 78 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University of West of Scotland University Contact Details |
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| University of West of Scotland Address |
| Technology Ave,Blantyre Technology Ave G72 0LH |
| University of West of Scotland Email |
| elaine.robertson@uws.ac.uk |
| University of West of Scotland Phone |
| 0141 849 4101 |