Study Details: MA 1 year full-time,
2 years part-time
Our MA in Music Education is a unique course for musicians interested in developing their instrumental and vocal teaching skills.
You’ll explore practical and theoretical concepts of music education, as well as aspects of psychology, music psychology and health. By drawing on your own experiences, reading academic literature and putting new ideas into practice within your teaching, you’ll develop your understanding of instrumental pedagogy and develop strategies for reflective practice, helping you to enhance your capabilities and confidence as a teacher.
We receive excellent feedback – our students say that the course has boosted their career prospects and helped them to discover a love of teaching.
Our highly committed and passionate teaching team will help you to pursue individual interests and support your professional and personal development. The collaborative and energetic atmosphere combined with our varied module content means our students are highly motivated and enthusiastic. You’ll find it a great environment for your studies.
2:2 or equivalent in Music or another relevant subject.
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The experience and qualification gained from this course will help to boost your employability in a competitive international field. You’ll develop skills vital for engaging in a wide range of educational activities, including studio and institutional teaching.
This course can also lead to further academic study – graduates have gone on to pursue doctoral research as well as a variety of other related qualifications.
Core modules
One-to-one teaching: Beginner-Intermediate
Effective pedagogy
One-to-one teaching: Intermediate-Advanced
Enhanced Student-centred Pedagogy
Option modules
You will choose one option module from examples including:
Case Studies in Music History 1
Case Studies in Music History 2
Community Music in Principle
Groupwork, Arts Administration and Project Management
Empirical Research Skills for Musicians
Facilitation Skills: Theory & Practice
History, Practice & Study of Community Music
Leadership and Management in Music Education
Music Across the Lifespan 1: Early Childhood and Special Education
Philosophy & Psychology of Music Education
Specialisms and Contexts
Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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