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The MPhil in Music is a nine-month freestanding programme offering advanced training in key areas of musical studies, while at the same time providing preparation for doctoral research. Its main aims are to equip students with research skills and experience beyond the first-degree level:
critical awareness of issues and trends, informed by current research, across a broad spectrum of music studies;
the opportunity to acquire or develop research skills and expertise relevant to a specified area of musical scholarship;
experience in carrying out focused research under close supervision; and
the opportunity for composers to acquire or develop the technical skills required to bridge the gap between undergraduate work and composition at a professional level.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme students will have acquired or further developed:
knowledge of, and the ability to critically evaluate, research techniques and methods relevant to the study of music;
familiarity with current debates across a broad range of musical scholarship;
a range of relevant research skills;
the ability to utilise established techniques of enquiry in the context of original research; and
for students specialising in composition, the ability to compose for a variety of vocal/instrumental media (whether acoustic or electroacoustic) with stylistic consistency and a genuine and individual artistic voice.
Continuing
Students wishing to continue to the PhD in Music degree must achieve Masters merit or equivalent, with distinction or equivalent in the dissertation or most extended submission. All applications to the PhD are considered on their own merit.
Open Days
The University hosts and attends fairs and events throughout the year, in the UK and across the world. We also offer online events to help you explore your options:
Discover Cambridge: Master’s and PhD study webinars - these Spring events provide practical information about applying for postgraduate study.
Postgraduate Virtual Open Days - taking place in November each year, the Open Days focus on subject and course information.
For more information about upcoming events visit our events pages.
The Faculty intends to hold a separate event in the second-half of November where prospective applicants will have the opportunity to engage with current students and attend the weekly Colloquia series. Details will be published in the Faculty's website in due course.