Master of Arts [M.A] [Publishing] From University of Central Lancashire

The MPhil in MusicÊ is a nine-month freestanding programme offering advanced training in key areas of musical studies, while at the same time providing a preparation for doctoral research. Its main aims are to give students with relevant experience at 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; and
• experience in carrying out focused research under close supervision.

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; and
• the ability to utilise established techniques of enquiry in the context of original research.

Continuing

Students wishing to continue to the PhD In Music degree must pass the MPhil in Music with at least a high pass of 68 per cent.