Critical Musicology  Critical Musicology University of Salford ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1567498157University-of-Salford-1.jpg

Key benefits ? Challenges conventional musicology through the inclusion of popular music and other musics normally ignored in academia ? Offers a broad range of musicological perspectives through an interdisciplinary approach ? Equips students with skills to undertake a variety of research-based projects Programme details The programme contains a number of innovative modules that enables you to gain an understanding of the latest trends and perspectives in musicology. For example, an interdisciplinary studies module examines music and its relationship to film, literature and architecture, whereas case studies modules encourage you to engage with the published work of visiting speakers and researchers working within the University of Salford?s Music Research Institute. Modules ? Critical Musicology ? Interdisciplinary Studies ? Critical Writing and Postgraduate Research Methods ? Case Studies ? Dissertation Suitable for Any students with a grounding in music theory interested in (but not limited to) classical music, popular music, jazz, culture, society, theory, and history (among others). Career potential This programme is designed to develop skills in musicological analysis, research methods, academic writing, and interdisciplinary theory to prepare students for doctoral research or for a variety of career opportunities such as (but not limited to) music education, professional writing, music journalism, and music policy.