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    MA Music Education: Instrumental and Vocal Teaching

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 27,250  / year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    MA Music Education: Instrumental and Vocal Teaching

    About

    Our MA in Music Education: Instrumental and Vocal Teaching is a unique course for musicians interested in developing their instrumental and vocal teaching skills.

    You'll explore practical and theoretical concepts of music education, as well as aspects of psychology, music psychology and health. By drawing on your own experiences, reading academic literature and putting new ideas into practice within your teaching, you'll develop your understanding of instrumental pedagogy and develop strategies for reflective practice, helping you to enhance your capabilities and confidence as a teacher.

    We receive excellent feedback - our students say that the course has boosted their career prospects and helped them to discover a love of teaching.

    Our highly committed and passionate teaching team will help you to pursue individual interests and support your professional and personal development. The collaborative and energetic atmosphere combined with our varied module content means our students are highly motivated and enthusiastic. You'll find it a great environment for your studies.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate degree 2:2 or equivalent in Music or another relevant subject.

    Other international qualifications Equivalent qualifications from your country

    IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component

    Cambridge CEFR B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component

    Oxford ELLT 7, minimum of 6 in each component

    Duolingo 120, minimum 105 in all other components

    LanguageCert SELT B2 with 33/50 in each component

    LanguageCert Academic 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component

    Kaplan Test of English Language 459-494, with 426-458 in all other components

    Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

    PTE Academic 61, minimum 55 in each component

    TOEFL 87, minimum 21 in each component

    Trinity ISE III Merit in all requirements

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component

    Cambridge CEFR B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component

    Oxford ELLT 7, minimum of 6 in each component

    Duolingo 120, minimum 105 in all other components

    LanguageCert SELT B2 with 33/50 in each component

    LanguageCert Academic 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component

    Kaplan Test of English Language 459-494, with 426-458 in all other components

    Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

    PTE Academic 61, minimum 55 in each component

    TOEFL 87, minimum 21 in each component

    Trinity ISE III Merit in all requirements

    Career

    Career opportunities

    • Private music tutor
    • Peripatetic instrumental/vocal teacher
    • PhD research
    • Music education practitioner
    • Community arts worker
    • Freelance solo performer
    • Member of a choir
    • Arts/higher education administrator

    Transferable skills

    This course will help you to develop a wide range of practical, transferable skills, including:

    • Use of appropriate resources
    • Efficient time management
    • An understanding of child protection and safeguarding
    • High-level spoken and written communication skills
    • Knowledge of teaching studio management and good practice
    • Interpersonal skills underpinned by empathy and respect
    • An ability to critically examine, analyse and evaluate existing pedagogical material and research literature
    • Self-evaluation and reflective practices
    • Resilience
    • Commitment to continuing professional development

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 27,250 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of York

    MA Music Education: Instrumental and Vocal Teaching

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