Music (songwriting/sound Production/industries) in University of West of Scotland, UK

Music (songwriting/sound Production/industries) in University of West of Scotland

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;Music industries. The master's will deepen your expertise in the authorship, production and distribution of popular music. 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 (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.

Careers

Collaboration is central to the music industries and the MA Music framework reflects this, allowing you the opportunity to specialise while developing new collaborative professional networks and approaches to interdisciplinary working.

Our graduates have gone on to enjoy fulfilling careers within the arts and the wider creative landscape, often on a sustainable self-employed basis.

Teaching & Assessment

A recognised innovative feature of our course is the opportunity for detailed study and experience across each pathway (songwriting, sound production and industries), as well as opportunity for professional collaboration between students in each pathway as well as with students in other creative media programmes, including filmmaking, television, radio, journalism and marketing.

Our MA Music course is delivered using a range of methods. Some of these methods include: 

• Intensive workshops 
• Classroom and studio delivery 
• Online delivery
• Range of self-directed professional briefs

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Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
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