Course summary
Enhance your understanding of music education with a master's degree at the University of Southampton. You’ll graduate with the skills for a career in music teaching or further research on a PhD. Our MMus Music Education degree gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of music education. On this course, you’ll study current trends in musicological method and critical practice, key research skills in music education, a range of instrumental teaching techniques, styles and methods, the technique, history and repertoire of your instrument or voice, and associated performance techniques. Our academic staff are internationally noted performers with active solo and ensemble careers, and established composers of contemporary art music, electronic music, media music (for example, in film, TV and videogames), and jazz. These world-leading experts can offer you intensive one-to-one tuition in music history, culture and performance.
Modules
Compulsory modules include: Performance Practice and Reflection; Performance Teaching; Preparation for Final Project; Final Project. Optional modules include: Artists and Repertoires; Performance Teaching; Professional Writing and Presentation Skills; Taking the Lead: Ensemble Pedagogy in Practice. For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/music-education-masters-mmus#modules
Assessment method
We'll assess your knowledge through: lesson observations and reflection, group and individual presentations, essays and analyses and your final project.
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Entry requirements
"You’ll need a 2:1 degree in music or a related subject. For the Education pathway, you’ll need to submit one sample of written work. This should be between 1,000 and 2,000 words on musicological or music education question of your choice. You’ll also need to submit both: (1) a short (up to 7 minutes) sample of recorded teaching (such as a one-on-one lesson, a workshop, or a lecture); and (2) a short (up to 3 minutes) recording of yourself performing a piece of music of your choice. Finally, you’ll need to submit a short (up to 500 words) personal statement giving your reasons for wanting to study music education – both in general and specifically at Southampton – and identifying potential research topics.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ