Master's Degree in Musical Heritage

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Music and performing arts (0215)

Main focus

; The Master’s Degree in ‘Patrimonio Musical’ seeks to provide a solid foundation in the fields of research, management, music interpretation and education, whilst simultaneously training students to take up posts in institutions, dedicated fully or partially to research and any tasks that foster the transfer of this knowledge to the different strata of society. Hence, this Master’s degree proposes to:; – Offer advanced and systematic training in theories and methodologies applied to the study of Spanish and Latin American music, paying special attention to specific areas of relevance in Andalusia, such as Flamenco and the musical heritage of Al-Andalus. – Provide a comprehensive vision of the different areas of Musical Heritage and its projection in Spanish and Latin American society. – Provide a solid, up-to-date and indispensable grounding for professional posts in various institutions, on the basis of disciplinary knowledge in the fields of musicological research, management, musical interpretation and performance. – Provide training in the fields of research, management, interpretation and teaching, tailored to the current demands of institutions related to the research and dissemination of music.; This Master’s programme offers the following characteristic skills to the student: – Acquire advanced training in the areas of research, management, musical interpretation and education, which will allow students to recognise and build on their capabilities and concerns, and to meet the quality standards required in the academic and professional environment. – Use strategic reasoning to set goals and prioritise them in accordance with professional criteria, and be able to assess processes and outcomes. – Select and classify different sources related to research, management, musical interpretation and education, in order to obtain relevant and reliable information, and consolidate their capacity to analyse and interpret these sources. – Acquire the capacity of critical judgement that allows to improve and innovate in processes and outcomes, with the goal of attaining excellence. – Recognise, within in musical research, interpretation, management and education, the cultural value of music and of the ideological discourse shaped around it, so that, both in studies and professional endeavours, they are able to promote values related to fundamental rights, peace, equality and coexistence, as well as the integration and development of persons with disabilities.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Patrimonio Musical

Qualification requirements

60 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– Research – Management – Performance – Teaching – Circulation and Reception Of Musical Heritage In Contemporary Spain

Admission information

Access to Master’s Degree programmes is granted to holders of:
A.1. A Spanish official university degree.
A.2. A degree issued by a Higher Education institution from another European Higher Education Area Member State which allows access to Master Degree’s programmes in that State.
A.3. A degree from a non-EHEA education system, upon verification by the Spanish University that the aforementioned degree accredits an equivalent education level to that of a Spanish university degree and allows access to postgraduate programmes in the issuing country.
A.4. A Spanish Bachelor in Advanced Artistic Education.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.

Specific admission requirements

Access to this Master’s degree programme is granted to holders of the following Spanish official university degrees, and to holders of equivalent degrees from other education systems: – Licenciado or Graduado (Bachelor’s Degree) in History and Science of Music, Geography and History (Art History- Musicology), Art History, History, Philology, Humanities, and Philosophy. – Graduado/Titulado (Bachelor’s Degree) in Advanced Artistic Education (Music teacher in conservatories).

Grading scale
In the Spanish university system, modules/courses are graded on a scale of 0 to 10 points with the following qualitative equivalence:
0-4,9: «suspenso»; 5-6,9: «aprobado»; 7-8,9: «notable»; 9-10: «sobresaliente». A special mention, «Matrícula de Honor» may be granted to up to 5% of the students in a group provided they have got a «sobresaliente». To pass a module/course is necessary to get at least 5 points.
In cases of recognition of ECTS, professional experience, cultural or sports activities, or student representation no grading will be recorded but, where appropriate, the word «Apto».

UGR Examination Regulations
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