Program Overview

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Introduction to the Musicology MMus Program

The University of Glasgow offers a rich and stimulating introduction to Musicology through its MMus program. This program is grounded in traditional historical and analytical methods, while also embracing recent developments in the field, including cultural musicology, practice-based research, digital research methods, and interdisciplinary criticism.

Program Structure

The MMus in Musicology is a 12-month full-time or 24-month part-time program. Students will take three core courses and three optional courses, in addition to writing a dissertation on a musical topic of their choice.

Core Courses

• Research Skills and Digital Musicology (Semester 1)
• Introduction to Musicology (Semester 1)
• Current Issues in Musicology (Semester 2)

Optional Courses

Students will take three courses in addition to the core courses. These could include:

• Thinking Through Sound and Media Options from the Honours courses in Music, and from other subjects in the School of Culture and Creative Arts (SCCA) or, with instructors approval, the entire College of Arts & Humanities.

Dissertation

Students will develop an independent piece of academic writing (12-15,000 words) in musicology under the supervision of a member of staff.

Career Prospects

This program prepares students for careers in the music and creative industries, as well as related fields such as media and broadcasting. It also provides the necessary foundation for pursuing further research in musicology in the form of a PhD.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Home & RUK: Full-time fee Ł11,367, Part-time fee Ł1,263 per 20 credits
• International & EU: Full-time fee Ł26,460

Fee Status

Guidance on fee status is available.

Deposits

International and EU applicants are required to pay a deposit of Ł2,000 when an offer is made.

Additional Fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): Ł370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: Ł350
• Registration/exam only fee: Ł170

Funding Opportunities

Several scholarships are available, including:

• Beatrix Whistler and James McNeill Whistler Scholarship
• Banco de Mexico
• The Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship
• CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia) / FUNED Agreement
• ANID (la Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo)
• University of Glasgow African Excellence Award
• University of Glasgow Caribbean Excellence Award
• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship
• Global Leadership Scholarship
• GREAT Scholarships 2026
• The Humanitarian Scholarship
• Chevening Scholarship
• India Excellence Award
• Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans
• Postgraduate Student Loan (Scotland and EU)
• Postgraduate Loans for Welsh Students
• Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans England only (PTFL)
• Colfuturo Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia
• Commonwealth Scholarship Schemes
• DAAD-University of Glasgow 1-year Masters grant
• Sanctuary Scholarships
• Alumni Discount
• The Clan Gregor Society Prize
• Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants
• The Dima Alhaj Scholarship
• Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship

Entry Requirements

• A 2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject.
• A 2.2 Honours degree will be considered where supported by relevant experience. Substantial, directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

English Language Requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Accepted English language qualifications include:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
• TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)
• Pearsons PTE Academic
• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
• Oxford English Test
• LanguageCert Academic/Academic Online
• Password Skills Plus
• Trinity College Integrated Skills in English II
• Kaplan Test of English

How to Apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree, you must apply online. You will need to submit supporting documents, including:

• A copy of your official degree certificate(s)
• A copy of your official academic transcript(s)
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
• Any additional documents required for this program

Application Deadlines

The University has an application process with application rounds. The deadlines for these rounds are:

• Round 1: 1 October 2025 to 5 November 2025
• Round 2: 6 November 2025 to 17 December 2025
• Round 3: 18 December 2025 to 4 February 2026
• Round 4: 5 February 2026 to 25 March 2026
• Round 5: 26 March 2026 to 13 May 2026
• Round 6: 14 May 2026 to 8 July 2026

All applications submitted by 17 December 2025 will be reviewed and processed normally, with no priority given to any geographic region. From 18 December 2025, priority will be given to applications from geographic areas that have been unable to submit applications before that point.