Sacred Music (PGCert) at University of St Andrews

Programme overview

Online PGCert for church musicians, clergy and ministerial trainees, taught by academic staff who are church music practitioners, exploring how sacred music has shaped and been shaped by Christian worship. It consists of two taught modules and can lead to the MLitt in Sacred Music.

Department: Music Centre | Duration: Up to two years part-time (online) | Intake: January | Location: St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two online modules using case studies of roles such as choir director, organist, composer and worship ensemble leader, plus sacred music repertoires from different traditions. Teaching is by video presentations, one-to-one discussions, reflective practice and guided study; assessment combines videoed performance and presentation, written reflection and group forum discussion.

Career pathways

Suits those pursuing or already working in church music, active ministry or other ministerial roles, and those preparing for further postgraduate study including the MLitt in Sacred Music.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree and relevant experience in theology or music; applicants who majored in another subject with significant practical or professional experience in music or theology are also considered, as are applicants without a degree who have significant relevant experience and evidence of prior alternative learning. Application requires a CV, a personal statement (300 to 500 words), one signed academic reference, and transcripts and degree certificates. International applicants may need to provide an English language test score, normally accepted only if taken within two years of the programme start; applicants with a UK degree or a degree taught entirely in English at a recognised institution in specified majority English-speaking countries may not need one.

GBP 4,295 for the whole programme. PGCert programme fee Source

Intake: January

Duration: Up to two years

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