About the course

Musicology is a specialisation available in our suite of Music research degrees (MPhil, PhD). This scheme is suitable for graduates in music, especially in the fields of historical musicology, music aesthetics, theory and analysis. It aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in higher education and writing about music. We offer a wide range of expertise, with particular strength in the following areas: Critical Musicology: Aesthetics and Philosophy of Music, especially in modern times. Ethnomusicology: African (including African diaspora), Celtic and Islamic regions, especially from an anthropological perspective, other areas may be considered. Historical Musicology: Contemporary British Music, Music and Musical Life in Vienna 1750-1830, Music and Aesthetic Debate in the C18th, Opera in France in the C19th, Music and Society in C19th Britain, Performance Practice, Popular Music, Post-war French Music. Other areas may be considered.

　　Full-time duration - PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£58,350

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Cardiff
April, 2024	Cardiff
July, 2024	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2024	Cardiff
Spring (January), 2025	Cardiff
April, 2025	Cardiff
July, 2025	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2025	Cardiff
Spring (January), 2026	Cardiff
April, 2026	Cardiff
July, 2026	Cardiff

　　

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Entry requirements for Cardiff University

Suitable for graduates in Music. Candidates are normally expected to have a 1st or upper 2nd class Honours degree, or equivalent, and to have completed, or be about to complete, a taught master's degree involving music.

　　Applicants must also show evidence of appropriate skills in music composition (for Composition) or music performance (for Performance) as well as foreign language skills (if relevant).

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 (with at least 5.5 in each sub-score)

　　TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking

　　International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 5 or SL 6

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cardiff University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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