Music Education MA
Kingston University
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Kick-start or enrich your career as a music educator. This masters in Music Education at Kingston University will enhance your practice and research skills, as you study key topics from a UK and international perspective.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 ...Read more

Kick-start or enrich your career as a music educator. This masters in Music Education at Kingston University will enhance your practice and research skills, as you study key topics from a UK and international perspective.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.

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88/279
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89th

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Entry requirements

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or higher in music. This can be from the UK or abroad, and could be in a specialist field such as popular music, music education or music technology.

If you dont have a music degree, we will also consider evidence of relevant experiential learning (such as work as a professional performer or composer) plus either:

A good honours degree in a different subject

Advanced conservatoire study, which has not led to a degree

You can submit an essay to show us the strength of your written work.

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£10,700 per year

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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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Kingston University
Kingston University , Kingston upon Thames

Kingston University is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being...

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Kingston University
Kingston University Kingston Hill Kingston Upon Thames Surrey KT2 7LB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Wimbledon  1.6 miles away Nearest train station: Norbiton  0.9 miles away
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