Program Overview
Music
Master of Music
The Master of Music program at EUC explores advanced concepts in music education including curriculum theory and design, psychology, teaching strategies and technology in the music classroom. Students are equipped with theoretical, philosophical and creative skills to support and enhance their teaching in varied educational and cultural settings. The Master of Music program offers two areas of specialization: Music Pedagogy and Music Composition.
Program Summary
- Languages: Greek
- Duration: 18 months
- Mode of Study: Online
- ECTS: 90
Career Opportunities
Our graduates work in:
- Music Education
- Teaching
- Composition
- Music Management
Admission Process
Our dedicated Admissions Team will guide you every step of the way by answering all of your questions, helping you choose a program of study and starting your EUC experience with a virtual or actual campus tour.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Our Scholarship and Financial Aid program aims to provide prospective and enrolled students with information and resources to financially support your educational goals. This takes the form of academic scholarships, athletics scholarships and family
eed-based financial aid.
Student Housing
Our student accommodation units are located only minutes from campus and are designed to offer students high quality living spaces in elegant studios and one-bedroom flats supported by great social spaces, in-house gym, laundry rooms and 24–hour security service.
Specific Admission Criteria
- A first degree or equivalent in Music.
- Application for admission to the Music Pedagogy concentration may also be submitted by candidates with a Bachelor Degree in other areas rather than Music (e.g., Education, Preschool/Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology, etc.). These candidates are required to demonstrate their musical background and training through a portfolio (i.e., awards, distinctions, music diplomas, teaching experience, certifications of attendance in conferences, seminars, concerts, recordings, videos or other qualifications related to music teaching and learning).
- Application for admission to the Composition concentration should be accompanied by a portfolio of works.
- Evidence of English language proficiency (this applies for all applicants; either they apply for the program offered in Greek or English): Any of the following credentials is accepted as a testimonial of English language proficiency:
- School-leaving certificate of a recognized six-year secondary education school where the principal language of instruction is English;
- A first degree or equivalent of a recognized tertiary education institution where the principal language of instruction is English;
- International examinations in English Language with a certification for "Very Good Knowledge" of English at level B2-C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), like IGCSE or G.C.S.E. (or G.C.E.)-«O-Level» with at least «C», Proficiency (Cambridge/Michigan) IELTS with 6.5 at least, TOEFL with 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) at least, or any other equivalent examination.
- The EUC English Placement Test (EPT) prior to their admission to the Programme and having passed the ENL102 level.
- Evidence of Greek language proficiency (this applies only for those applicants who apply for the program offered in Greek): Any of the following credentials is accepted as a testimonial of Greek language proficiency:
- School-leaving certificate (Απολυτήριο) of a recognized six-year secondary education school, provided that the principal language of instruction is Greek;
- C (or higher) at a Modern Greek GCE A-level;
- Certificate of success at the Ministry of Education and Culture examination for Greek language proficiency.
- Candidates will be invited to an interview/audition, if/when the Department deems necessary.
- The Department might ask for additional documents and also adjust the special criteria.
Program Structure
| 1 | Degree Requirements | ECTS |
| 2 | All students pursuing a Master of Music in: “Music Pedagogy/Composition” program must complete the following requirements*: | |
| 3 | Core Courses | 30 |
| 4 | Concentration Courses | 30 |
| 5 | Master Thesis/Portfolio | 30 |
| 6 | Total Requirements | 90 |
Core Courses
| 1 | Core Courses | 30 ECTS | |
| 2 | Code | Course Title | ECTS |
| 3 | MUC600 | Research Methodology in Music | 10 |
| 4 | MUC605 | Theory and Principles of Ensemble Direction | 10 |
| 5 | MUC615 | Topics in History, Repertoire and Theory of Music | 10 |
Concentration Courses
| 1 | Concentration Courses | 30 ECTS | |
| 2 | The following three (3) courses from one of the two concentrations: | ||
| 3 | Music Pedagogy | ||
| 4 | Code | Course Title | ECTS |
| 5 | MUC625 | Philosophical and Sociological Dimensions of Music Education | 10 |
| 6 | MUC635 | Diversity, Citizenship and Social Justice in Music Education | 10 |
| 7 | MUC640 | Teaching Approaches and Music Curricula | 10 |
| 8 | Composition | ||
| 9 | Code | Course Title | ECTS |
| 10 | MUC670 | Form and Structure | 10 |
| 11 | MUC675 | Compositional Techniques | 10 |
| 12 | MUC680 | Interdisciplinary Approaches in Composition | 10 |
Master Thesis
| 1 | Master Thesis | 30 ECTS | |
| 2 | Code | Course Title | ECTS |
| 3 | MUC690 | Master Thesis/Portfolio For Music Pedagogy: Master Thesis For Composition: Portfolio | 30 |
*Students will be able to either choose exclusively Concentration Courses from one of the two concentrations (Music Pedagogy OR Composition) and thus they will be awarded the title Master of Music in: Music Pedagogy OR Composition, or they will be able to select Concentration Courses from any of the two concentrations. In that case, they will be awarded a Master’s degree in Music (without concentration).
