What's covered in the course?

Most postgraduate conservatoire degrees are focused on performance or composition, and donÕt cater for musicologists.Ê This is not the case at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where this course provides you with the opportunity not only to develop your skills as a musicologist, but to supplement them with complementary studies unique to a Conservatoire environment.ÊÊ

Your own research project will be at the heart of your course, and alongside this you will choose from the ConservatoireÕs menu of postgraduate Professional Development options, which will allow you either to hone your skills in complementary areas, or to develop and expand your interests, providing the opportunity to interact and network with fellow musicians and a range of staff, as well as enjoying the excellent facilities the Conservatoire boasts.

You will benefit from the ConservatoireÕs excellent library resources, as well as the opportunity to get involved with our performance departments, and our wider research community of students and staff through seminars, study days, social activities and other events.

Why Choose Us?

• The course is structured around your own research interests, and ensures you have the skills and knowledge needed to successfully negotiate and complete your research project (as well as preparing you for PhD study, should you decide to progress).
• YouÕll be taught by a team of distinguished musicologists, many of whom are also experienced performers.
• YouÕll have the flexibility to choose from a broad menu of Professional Development options, designed to help you work towards achieving your personal career aspirations.
• Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has some of the best music technology facilities in the country, and a brand new building.

• We are within easy travelling distance to the UKÕs major research libraries and instrument collections.

ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.