The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
For composition , submit at least two contrasting notated compositions. By ‘contrasting’ we mean compositions that showcase different aspects of the applicant’s abilities. Since most composition tuition in the Department involves some form of notation in the tradition of Western art music, we must see the scores for the submitted compositions. If applicants also wish to provide audio or video files of their compositions, we will assess those, but only the notated scores are required. Applicants typically include (a link to) score files and a brief commentary (no more than 500 words) on the submitted work. We will assess composers working in many genres and styles; what we are looking for is evidence of creativity and experimentation as well as a sufficient craft to thrive at master’s level.
For musicology , submit one essay in English of approximately 2000 words. We can assess essays on any music-related topic, and we welcome students adopting any methodological approach (ethnographic, historical, theoretical, etc). The main things we are looking for are coherent academic English and evidence of engagement with relevant scholarly literature (e.g., references to academic sources). We hope to see evidence of a reflective approach to the topic, ideally engaging with recent debates in the field.
For sonic arts , submit at least two contrasting compositions that make good use of technology, which can include electronic music, soundscape composition, audio-visual composition & sound design and music for film and/or games. By 'contrasting' we mean compositions that showcase different aspects of the applicant's technical and creative abilities. Applicants typically include (a link to) audio files and a brief commentary (no more than 500 words) on the submitted work.
At the centre of the MMus in Music is an extended project where the student can realise a large-scale project with support and supervision from specialist staff. The medium of the project will be determined by the student’s interests and research and our programme offers considerable flexibility in approach. This allows our students to build a significant portfolio of work that will work as a springboard toward their future careers whether it is in their chosen industry or in academia.
In addition to the extended project, our students take a mix of compulsory and optional courses. The MMus Programme Coordinator discusses options with individual students to ensure the best fit between available courses and student interests.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 10 位 | 新加坡国立大学National University of Singapore | 2年 | 85650新币/年 |
| 第 37 位 | 伦敦国王学院King's College London | 1年 | 34000英镑/年 |
| 第 38 位 | 首尔国立大学Seoul National University | - | - |
| 第 67 位 | 奥克兰大学The University of Auckland | - | - |
| 第 246 位 | 萨里大学University of Surrey | 1年 | 23600英镑/年 |
| 第 485 位 | 伦敦大学皇家霍洛威学院Royal Holloway, University of London | 1年 | 22300英镑/年 |
| - | 香港演艺学院The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts | 2年 | 101000港币/年 |