Program Overview
The Ethnomusicology at SOAS University of London is a MMus programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Ethnomusicology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ethnomusicology programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Atlantic Africa: (P)Layers of Mediation in African Popular Music
- Aspects of Music and Religion in South East Asia -
- Central Asian Music
- Ethnicity, Religion and Gender in Middle Eastern Musical cultures
- Indian vocal music: Styles and histories
- Klezmer Music: Roots and Revival
- Music in Selected Regions of Africa: Contexts and Structures
- Music of the Near and Middle East and North Africa
- Music, Place and Politics in Cuba
- Musical Traditions of East Asia
- Pop and Politics in East Asia
- Popular and Fusion Music in South East Asia (PG)
- Sacred Sound in South Asia -
- African and Asian Cultures in Britain
- African and Asian Diasporas in the Modern World
- Analysing World Music: Transcription & Analysis in Ethnomusicology
- Composition
- Digital traditional broadcasting communication
- Gender and Music
- Music and Healing
- Music in Development
- Performance
- Sound Recording and Production
- The Music Business
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Minimum upper second class honours degree (or equivalent), usually in Music
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact SOAS University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom
SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months