Postgraduate study
At York, you will be part of a vibrant musical community. Our courses are taught by active professionals - what you learn at York stems directly from current research. Many specialisms are available, ranging from Masters to PhD level, and allow you to explore your own research ideas while being a part of a vibrant and supportive community.
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Why study at York?
Some recent postgraduate students talk about their time at York and why they chose to study here:
Ling Wang (MA Piano Studies)Graham Bier (PhD, Performance Practice)
Jane Troughton (PhD, Historical Musicology)
Martin Scheuregger (MA, Composition and Analysis)
Course Handbooks
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- To apply for MA in Analysis, Composition, Conducting, Contemporary Studies, Critical Studies, Electroacoustic Composition, Ethnomusicology, English Church Music, Music Theatre, Jazz Studies, Performance Practice, and Piano Studies, use this application form
- To apply for MA in Community Music use this application form
- To apply for MA in Music Technology use this application form
- To apply for MPhil use this application form
- To apply for PhD use this application form