Bangor,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Music Education in Bangor United Kingdom | Bangor University
Bangor University
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Bangor United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,000
(c. USD22,774.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Music Education enables students to explore the theoretical foundations and practical applications of teaching music. You'll gain comprehensive insight into the interconnected nature of music and education, combining hands-on experience with solid theoretical grounding.
You'll cultivate advanced competencies in both musical and educational domains. Graduates emerge as well-rounded professionals—whether as music scholars, composers, performers, or educators—while developing transferable skills like curriculum design, program management, and strategic planning. Your musical expertise may encompass diverse genres, research methodologies, and applications in educational, community, and therapeutic contexts. The program emphasizes cultivating analytical thinking and creative approaches to music pedagogy, shaping reflective practitioners with strong leadership capabilities. Rather than focusing on specific musical styles, you'll examine music education holistically, emphasizing musical understanding and effective communication about music.
This interdisciplinary program fosters collaboration among music scholars, composers, performers, and education professionals. You'll explore the dynamic interplay between theory and practice, potentially working with experts from complementary fields like linguistics, media, and performing arts.
The curriculum provides exceptional preparation for doctoral studies (including practice-based research) while enhancing professional capabilities for music education careers. The advanced competencies developed—including analytical reasoning and communication skills—are highly adaptable to various professional contexts.
Career Pathways
This degree equips graduates for music education careers through rigorous theoretical training coupled with extensive practical application. Career prospects are outstanding, with diverse opportunities in musical and educational sectors. The program benefits both current music educators seeking professional advancement and those establishing private teaching practices. It serves as ideal preparation for school teaching (complementing PGCE qualifications) and opens doors to roles with arts organizations (such as orchestra education coordinators), media outlets, publishing houses, libraries, and digital content industries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A first degree in Music at 2.ii standard or higher (or equivalent) is normally required. First degrees in other, music-related areas, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates with a PGCE Music are warmly encouraged to apply. Applicants with equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant practical experience and applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
International applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh are normally required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum English language requirements are IELTS 6.5 (with no element below 6.0), or equivalent.
Please also note the following additional conditions*:
Applicant self-declaration form.
A satisfactory criminal records check from your county of residence.
* Required for all applicants prior to acceptance on the course. Successful candidates will be contacted by our DBS team with guidance on how to apply following offer of a place. Successful candidates are also required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) including a check of the children's barred list. Information explaining how to obtain the DBS check will be sent to you before the start of the course.
TOEFL iBT - 85 overall, (L-20, R-20, S-20,W-22)
Candidates with a PGCE Music are warmly encouraged to apply. Applicants with equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant practical experience and applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
International applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh are normally required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum English language requirements are IELTS 6.5 (with no element below 6.0), or equivalent.
Please also note the following additional conditions*:
Applicant self-declaration form.
A satisfactory criminal records check from your county of residence.
* Required for all applicants prior to acceptance on the course. Successful candidates will be contacted by our DBS team with guidance on how to apply following offer of a place. Successful candidates are also required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) including a check of the children's barred list. Information explaining how to obtain the DBS check will be sent to you before the start of the course.
TOEFL iBT - 85 overall, (L-20, R-20, S-20,W-22)
Tuition
GBP
17,000