Summary

14 modules found

  2. MU1003 - Understanding Music

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    3.00 pm Mon, Tue and Thu
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr J K Pettegree

    This module aims to develop skills and knowledge that will help students to get more out of the experience of listening to Western art music. Surveying set works drawn from…

  3. MU1004 - Making Music 1

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    3.00 pm Tutorials: Tue, Thu and Fri
    Assessment
    40% exam 60% coursework
    Coordinator
    Dr B Williams

    This module is designed for accomplished instrumentalists and vocalists who wish to develop their practical music making at university. The module offers students a broad…

  4. MU1005 - Words and Music

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    10.00 am Mon, Wed & Thu
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr J K Pettegree

    This module will examine the relationship between words and music, discussing ways in which language and music can interact, and the different ways in which words and music may…

  5. MU1006 - An Introduction to Ethnomusicology: Why, and How, Human Beings Are Musical

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    10.00 am - Lectures Mon, Tue and Thu.
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr J K Pettegree

    Ethnomusicology is the study of why, and how, human beings are musical (Timothy Rice). It is interdisciplinary, and draws upon e.g. musicology, anthropology, cultural studies, and …

  6. MU2001 - Making Music 2

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    10.00 am Thu (lecture), 10.00 am Wed (practical class)
    Assessment
    60% exam 40% coursework
    Coordinator
    Dr T A Wilkinson

    This module builds on the practical skills and musicianship developed in MU1004. Students can choose to perform a 30-minute solo performance or submit a portfolio of compositions. …

  7. MU2002 - Scottish Music

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    9.00 am Tue, Wed and Thu
    Assessment
    Coursework - 60%; Written examination - 40%
    Coordinator
    Dr J A Kemp

    The module explores a wide range of music in Scotland, examining Highland and Lowland folk music and more recent pop music as well as classical music composed from the medieval…

  8. MU2004 - Electronic Music

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    2.00 pm Mon, Thu
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr J A Kemp

    This is a practical module offering students the opportunity to work in small groups in the Music Centre's Electronic Music Hub to create music from electronic sources.…

  9. MU2006 - Music Leadership

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Mon; 12pm - 2pm Thu
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr M C J Ferguson

    This module will give students with existing music skills the opportunity to work with others to create, build and deliver a musical event. Working in groups, they will be given…

  10. MU3001 - Making Music 3

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    30
    Level
    3000
    Timetable
    To be arranged
    Assessment
    60% exam 40% coursework
    Coordinator
    Dr B Williams

    This module caters for students aiming to make music to a professional level or students wishing to go on to study practical music at postgraduate level: students can choose to…

  11. MU4001 - Music Research Project

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    Full Year
    SCOTCAT credits
    30
    Level
    4000
    Timetable
    12 noon Thu
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100% (including presentation)
    Coordinator
    Dr T A Wilkinson

    This module offers students the opportunity to design and undertake a music research project. The curriculum explores four strands of music research: musicology, music education,…