Music Education MA

Facts about Music Education

Qualification	MA
Duration	Full time: 1 year Part time: 2 years
Attendance	Day and evening
Assessment	Coursework; dissertation; presentations
Course structure

Choose Kingston's Music Education MA

The Music Department at Kingston welcomes UK, EU and international students to study for an MA in Music Education. The programme is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of both current and prospective music educators. You learn through academic study and practice within both a UK and international music education context.

What will you study?

You will have the unique opportunity to investigate the UK system of music education, consider major issues in international music education research and undertake a comparative study of music education practices across different cultures. You will develop and implement a musical project within an educational environment and undertake a substantial research project on a topic of your own choice.

Alongside this core of study, which encompasses key research issues in music as well as in music education, you can choose from a variety of option modules and develop new skills to exploit in your own teaching.

As part of the broader musical community you will also be able to further enhance your performance skills by participating in some of the many University ensembles.

Music groups

As a student on this course, you will have the chance to get involved with a range of music groups at the University, with opportunities to join a wide range of ensembles.

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Research areas

Many of the staff in the Music department are research active. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies.

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