Course summary
Navigate the evolving landscape of music education. This online MA Music Education course is designed for musicians, music teachers and educators looking to develop their teaching practice and improve their understanding of teaching pedagogy. Those who study this course will deepen their knowledge of teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and educational leadership. Digital pedagogy, classroom technology, and the integration of contemporary music practices into education are all included areas of study. The programme is designed to create opportunities for career progression, supporting your ideas for generating additional income or improving your profile and CV to aid job applications for teaching and learning roles. There will also be the opportunity to apply for membership of various professional bodies, such as Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) from Advance HE. Ultimately, this MA will empower you to establish yourself as a confident professional in the world of music education. Taught by experienced music industry professionals, you’ll become part of a vibrant community of creatives and benefit from a flexible, hands-on learning experience. You’ll also have access to areas such as career development, one-to-one mentoring, academic sessions, live performance, and industry networking and events, all designed to support your development professionally, artistically and academically.
Modules
Modules: Learning Environment The Educator's Toolkit Innovation in Education The Strategy of Music Education Professional Project
Assessment method
The assessments are coursework based. There are many different forms of formative and summative assessments on the programme: • Coursework • Practical activities (group and/or individual) • Oral presentations • Production and/or technical outputs (for example online teaching programmes with recordings, etc.) • Digital platforms and formats • Essays • Critical evaluations • Journals/portfolios • Project reports • Research projects • In-class tests • Live and studio music performances This 1-year master’s programme consists of five modules. The assessments will be placed throughout the year.
How to apply
International applicants
We regret that this course is not available to international applicants who would require a Student Visa. If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications.
Entry requirements
An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. For more information about entry requirements and Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), speak to an advisor.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Falmouth University
Woodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH