MMus Music (Education) in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton

University of Southampton | Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 26,500
(c. USD35,489.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Advance your knowledge of music education through a master's program at the University of Southampton. You'll develop expertise for careers in music instruction or advanced PhD research. Our MMus Music Education program allows specialization across diverse aspects of music pedagogy. This curriculum covers: contemporary approaches in musicology and critical analysis, essential research methodologies for music education, various instrumental teaching strategies and methodologies, historical context and repertoire for your chosen instrument or voice, along with performance techniques. Our faculty includes internationally renowned performers with active solo and ensemble careers, as well as accomplished composers working in contemporary classical, electronic, media scoring (for film, television, and gaming), and jazz. These distinguished experts provide personalized instruction in music history, culture, and performance.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Youll need a 2:1 degree in music or a related subject.
For the Education pathway, youll 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.

Youll also need to submit both: (1) a short (up to 7minutes) 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, youll 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.

IELTS - overall score 6.5 with other component (reading, writing, speaking, listening) should not less than 6.0.
TOEFL iBT- 92

Tuition GBP 26,500

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