Music Education MA
Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom
Course overview
Be the teacher they remember Develop your practitioner skills by designing and implementing a teaching and learning project in an educational setting. Studying a masters in Music Education at Kingston University will prepare you to start or progress your career in this field. Recent graduates have gone on to work in a range of educational settings, both in the UK and abroad.
During the course, you’ll study two dedicated music education modules to deepen your understanding of current issues, practices and research. You’ll also select optional modules in everything from composition and music technology to performance and production. There’s even the option to take a professional placement year – the perfect way to fast track your teaching skills and learn first-hand in a real educational setting.
Our specialist tutors and expert lecturers will guide you throughout the course, helping you expand your research knowledge, plan projects and deliver your final dissertation. Outside the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to join University ensembles and form your own. Throughout the year, you’ll be able to attend masterclasses and workshops with performers and composers, and live performances at London’s major venues.
The Music Education MA at Kingston University utterly changed my understanding and perception of music education. It's also created a desire to do further research and study (at some point) towards a PhD. Michael Stevenson
Key highlights
- Design and implement a teaching project in an educational setting
- Two dedicated modules on current music education issues and research
- Optional modules in composition, music technology, performance and production
- Option to take a professional placement year in education
- Masterclasses and workshops with performers and composers
- Join or form university ensembles alongside your studies
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Music teacher
- Instrumental or vocal teacher
- Music education officer
- Music education researcher
- Community music leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,700 per year | International: £21,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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