GBP 32,000
Music Education MA
University College London (UCL)London, United Kingdom
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1 years
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Program Details
- Degree
- Masters
- Major
- Music Education | Music Performance | Music Technology
- Area of study
- Education | Arts
- Timing
- Full time
- Course Language
- English
Program Overview
Introduction to the Music Education MA
The Music Education MA will introduce students to research and research-informed practice at the forefront of music education. The course will provide tools for interrogating musical and educational assumptions, values, and practices. It will help students to expand their understanding of effective music teaching, evaluation, and assessment.
Entry Requirements
Normally, a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in music, music education, and/or arts education, or a related field of study. There may be particular circumstances where professional experience is considered by the Programme Leader(s) in order to satisfy entry requirements.
English Language Requirements
The English language level for this course is: Level 2. UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL.
Course Overview
The Music Education MA at UCL is one of the largest recruiting courses of its type dedicated to music education in the world. It offers a detailed, broad-based view of music education through deep engagement with cutting-edge scholarship. It is an excellent platform for instrumental or class music teachers to develop their practices, or for aspiring music educators, community music leaders, or academics, to learn about key underpinning philosophies, research, and pedagogical approaches essential to music teaching and learning.
Careers
Graduates of this course are currently working as:
- Advocates for the arts
- Arts, health, and wellbeing therapists
- Doctoral and post-doctoral researchers
- Freelance music teachers
- University lecturers
- Music teachers in primary and secondary schools
- Performers
- Primary music co-ordinators
Teaching and Learning
Students will learn through a combination of interactive face-to-face lectures, synchronous online lectures, engaging with materials on the Virtual Learning Environment, tutorials, and seminars, and through self-directed independent study time (including writing academically critical essays). They will be expected to engage with the research literature and other published scholarship on the related fields of psychology, sociology, and philosophy.
Modules
- Compulsory modules:
- Disciplines of Music Education - Philosophy, Sociology, and Psychology: Part I
- Disciplines of Music Education - Philosophy, Sociology, and Psychology: Part II
- Report on Music Education
- Dissertation on Music Education
- Optional modules:
- Critical Studies in Music Pedagogy and Practice
- Music Technology in Education
- Choral Conducting, Leadership, and Communication
Fees and Funding
- UK students:
- Full-time: È14,200
- Part-time: È7,100
- International students:
- Full-time: È32,000
- Part-time: È16,000
- Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Additional Costs
Students are responsible for covering any travel, accommodation, and other expenses involved in conducting research for their dissertation or report, and should account for these costs when planning their finances.
Accessibility
The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences, and mental health conditions. Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.
Location
The Department of Culture, Communication, and Media is committed to excellence in research and teaching in the areas of Art, Design, and Museology, Academic writing, English education, Applied Linguistics, Music Education, Learning with Digital Technologies, and teacher professional development.
About University
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Student services
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- Their Student Support and Wellbeing team of expert wellbeing, disability and mental health staff provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space, in which you can discuss any issues that may be affecting your ability to study.
- UCL's Student Centre houses a large prayer room and a small room for silent prayer and meditation.
- UCL has schemes to help students who are facing financial difficulties The university provides support to international students, such as assistance with visas
- A Personal Tutor is on hand to help you settle into UCL through practical guidance and support.
Housing services
UCL provides a range of accommodation for graduate students. Our halls vary in size, facilities and history. Whatever stage you are at and whatever questions you have, the UCL Accommodation team is there to help and get you settled in quickly
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