MPhil Music

Course Overview This research-intensive postgraduate program offers a specialized path for advanced musical study, allowing students to become leading experts in their chosen field. The degree culminates in an original, substantial research project, supervised one-on-one by a dedicated committee of faculty experts, and is assessed through a viva voce examination. Graduates are highly qualified for top-tier careers in academia, professional research, high-level performance, and creative industries. Key Program Highlights Specialize in a key area of music: Musicology, Composition, Welsh Music, or Performance. Receive close, individualized supervision from a dedicated committee of experts. Develop and present original research that makes a substantial contribution to the field. Performance pathway combines practical study (60%) with related academic research (40%). Final assessment by viva voce examination with internal and external expert examiners.