To develop an understanding of key topics on the use of music in everyday life and the methods that have been adopted to explore them.
To develop an interdisciplinary theoretical and practical understanding of music’s ability to support individual, social and therapeutic functions.
To engage in current debates in the research literature on music in everyday life.
To develop the capacity to explore new directions to advance research in field of music in everyday life.
To develop an awareness of the employability opportunities related to current uses of music in everyday life.

(LO1) Explain and discuss different topics and approaches related to the study of music in everyday life.

(LO2) Locate, summarise and review primary source materials.

(LO3) Appraise research findings and interpret their contribution to understanding the uses of music in everyday life and their impact on people’s lives.

(LO4) Identify limitations of existent research and propose ways to address them.

(S1) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning.

(S2) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S3) Information literacy online, finding, interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information.

This is a research-focused module suitable for anyone who is interested in the role of music in everyday life. It offers a theoretical and practical understanding of music’s ability to support individual and social functions, and the opportunity to engage in research activities in this field. The module is interdisciplinary, drawing on perspectives such as music, psychology and sociology, however no prior knowledge of any specific discipline is necessary.

Teaching method: Lecture
Description: Lectures will introduce pertinent areas of enquiry related to the study of Music in Everyday Life and support the development of research skills.
Schedule directed student hours: 2
Unscheduled directed student hours: 4
Attendance recorded: Yes

Teaching method: Seminar
Description: Seminars are hand-on sessions designed to allow students to develop a practical understanding of the uses of music in everyday life and to develop basic research skills to study these topics in the real world. Sessions will involve out of class preparation and in-session groups activities which will breakdown the research process into meaningful units. These activities are also designed to support the preparation of coursework. .
Schedule directed student hours: 10
Unscheduled directed student hours: 0
Attendance recorded: Yes

Teaching method: Tutorials
Description: Individual guidance on development o f research proposal.
Schedule directed student hours: 0
Unscheduled directed student hours: 12
Attendance recorded: Yes