This flexible course enables you to mould a programme of study to your own needs and aspirations, and may be approached as preparation for a research degree in music. It is important that a musicologist also develop complementary skills and/or knowledge outside their specialism, which will help, equip them for a future career: professional musicologists typically find themselves, amongst other things, teaching, managing and administering; some even maintain parallel careers as professional performers or composers. Our aim is to prepare you for employment, giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in your chosen branch of the music profession. This will give you a head-start in meeting the challenges involved in becoming a professional musician in the 21st century. We also offer you guidance in making choices on your programme by encouraging you to consider your plans, as well as your priorities. This will ensure that your decisions are strategic in relation to your professional development and future employability. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.