MA Music Education at Newcastle University

Explore cutting edge practices and debates in music education. Gain practical music teaching skills and experience to prepare you for your future career. Gain a comprehensive understanding of music education in its varied practical, creative and cultural dimensions.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Arts and Cultures  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop your skills, experience and contacts by engaging with local and regional schools, or with music education organisations. Utilise the University’s relationships with local organisations including: The Glasshouse, Samling Academy, regional music education hubs and local schools. Compulsory modules include: Researching Music, Introduction to Music Education: International Perspectives, Theories & Practices, Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy: Practice-based Teaching, Pedagogical Technology in Music Education, Music Education, Community & Wellbeing, Final Research Project.

Career pathways

Equip yourself with the ability to work effectively with a variety of young and adult learners in music. You'll gain exceptional music leadership and facilitation skills as well as an excellent understanding of the value of learner-focussed approaches to music education. Graduate roles and employers include: working as an education officer; developing music education resources; working as a freelance teacher of music in schools or from home; providing music therapy for children and adults; going on to PhD study.

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