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Music, Culture and Politics – (M.A.)
Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Music
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,896 - ≈ € 17,864 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Cardiff / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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This is an interdisciplinary MA, taught in collaboration with Department of Philosophy from the Cardiff School of English, Communication and Philosophy. It consists of a wide-ranging consideration of the interaction of music with broad cultural and political contexts. The theoretical basis of the programme is constructed through seminar discussion of specific writings by key thinkers (Adorno, Barthes, Dahlhaus and Said, among others).
The programme aims to provide students with a solid basis for independent research and to develop students’ critical independence, intellectual curiosity and integrity.
The modules on offer reflect both theoretical and contextual aspects of the subject area. Those students who wish to embrace outlooks from a parallel sub-discipline will be able to choose from the full range of MA modules for part of their studies. The other relevant MA programmes are MA in Musicology and MA in Ethnomusicology.
You take five modules in Stage 1 which, once successfully completed, is followed by a final project in Stage 2. For the pattern of part-time study in Stage 1, please consult the School.
Further details of the modules in this programme are available from the School.
Stage 1 - taught component
* MA Research Skills
* Theorizing Culture
* Case Studies in Music, Culture & Politics I/II/III
Stage 2 - project/dissertation
Dissertation (20,000 words)Special features of this course:
* The opportunity to study music within a broad interdisciplinary framework. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme is reflected in teaching provided on certain modules by staff from the Philosophy Department, as well as Music.
* Teaching is by seminar and tutorials
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Suitable for graduates in music; graduates from other disciplines such as cultural studies, history and philosophy who have appropriate knowledge of music will also be considered.
A first or upper second class Honours degree, or equivalent, is required.
In addition, applicants should supply evidence of appropriate skills in written and spoken English (usually via a score of 570 on TOEFL (230 on computer based marking) or band 6.5 on IELTS) and, if relevant, foreign language skills.
Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
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