The University of Sheffield
Department of Music

Ethnomusicology MA - Course structure

The MA in Ethnomusicology comprises 180 credits of modules. There are 90 credits of compulsory modules (taken by all students) and 90 credits of optional credits. Click on the module title to see a description of that module.
Compulsory Modules (90 Credits Total)
Module Module Title Credits
MUS6024 Ethnomusicological Research Techniques 15
MUS6250 Readings in Ethnomusicology 30
MUS6212 Performing World Music 15
MUS621 Seminar in World Musical Traditions 30

Optional Modules (90 Credits Total). Students choose one of the following two options:
MUS6230 1. Ethnomusicology Special Study A* 60
MUS6240 2. Ethnomusicology Special Study B 90

*plus unrestricted units to the value of 30 credits