Overview

During the Music Education MA from Bangor University , you will have a strong grasp of how music and education are interrelated, involving practical experience within a robust theoretical framework.

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You will also have advanced skills within music and education as separate disciplines. You will be knowledgeable and skilled as musicologists, composers, performers and/or teachers, and will have honed personal and professional skills valued in the education sector, including skills in planning, course design, and management.
Musical knowledge may involve a range of styles of repertoires, a range of methodologies for studying music, and experience of the benevolent roles of music in educational, community and healthcare settings. You will develop a focus on critical enquiry and creative thinking around music education. You will become reflective practitioners, with excellent leadership skills.
You will consider music education in the round, focussing not on styles of repertoire but on musical knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively about music.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum Development: Music Education
Advanced Research Methods in Music
Contemporary Music Education Project
Educational Leadership and Management
Teaching Music Today

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Musicology View 50 other Masters in Musicology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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85

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A first degree in Music at 2.ii standard or higher (or equivalent) is normally required. First degrees in other, music-related areas, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
International applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh are normally required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum English language requirements are IELTS 6.5 (with no element below 6.0), or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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22500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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