MA Music and Performing Arts Education at University of West London

Programme overview

Building on your established artistic and performance practice, this Music and Performing Arts Education degree aims to develop your performance teaching, leadership, and research skills across a variety of global music and performing arts educational contexts.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will develop vital skills to hone your professional education-based career, complementing your existing performance abilities through modules focused on: To contextualise these skills within the 21st century, current research-informed practice, and practice-as-research, you will benefit from the vibrant learning environment of the UWL's London College of Music. Modules include: Pedagogic Theories and Practices; Devising Material; 1:1 and Small Group Teaching; Creative Workshopping for Education and Community Settings; The Business of Education; Research Methods; Masters Project.

Career pathways

As a graduate of the MA Music and Performing Arts Education course, you will be prepared for a range of leadership careers. You may choose to develop your research and practice skills further by studying for a PhD . Job roles include: youth or community music; theatre groups and schools; instrumental, vocal, acting and movement performance; teaching; institution-based arts education and outreach ventures.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will need: a minimum of a 2.1-degree classification in or related to Music Performance, Performing Arts, Performance or Theatre. Appropriate experiential learning, in lieu of formal academic qualifications, will also be considered. We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. A minimum of a 2.1-degree classification in or related to Music Performance, Performing Arts, Performance or Theatre. Appropriate experiential learning, in lieu of formal academic qualifications, will also be considered. English language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of IELTS 5.5 in each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening), or equivalent. UWL also accept several test certificates at an equivalent level, for example; Cambridge, TOEFL, Password or Michigan (C1 in all components). In addition, if you have studied a degree in English, you may be exempt and not required to submit an English language qualification. Pre-Masters qualifications studied within the UK may also be accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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