Overview

Our MA Music framework provides a broad range of personalised learning experiences underpinned by professionally relevant research and enterprise that is strongly aligned to: Songwriting, Production and Music industries. The masters at University of the West of Scotland will deepen your expertise in the authorship, production and distribution of popular music.

Pathways

The following pathways exist:

MA Music (Songwriting) – Aimed at those interested in the practice of song-writing and composition, with a focus on practice-based/inquiry-based research, collaboration and the cultural contexts within which songwriters work.
MA Music (Sound Production) – Aimed at those with an interest in the technical and artistic aspects of music/audio production, with a focus on practice-based/inquiry-based research.
MA Music (Immersive Audio) – Aimed at those with an interest in the technical and artistic aspects of the generation of immersive audio including binaural and ambisonics sound, with a focus on practice-based and inquiry-based research.
MA Music (Industries) – Aimed at those with an interest in the businesses, processes and developments that underpin work within the music industries as well as the broader creative and cultural industries.
MA Music – This bespoke degree is intended for students who have a broad interest in the creative, technical and industrial elements of music.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

MA Music
MA Music (Songwriting)
MA Music (Sound Production)
MA Music (Immersive Audio)
MA Music (Industries)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses don't have a formal closing date, but they will close when they are full; apply early to avoid disappointment.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ayr, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry to the MA is open to those with an Honours degree (minimum lower second - 2:2) or equivalent.

Applicants may gain entry to the course where significant professional or other experience is demonstrated and deemed appropriate to the level of study.

Entry is subject to interview and presentation of a satisfactory professional portfolio only.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18900 GBP / year

≈ 18900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8500 GBP / year

≈ 8500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK/Ireland: 11750 GBP

Funding

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