Overview

The Sacred Music course from University of St Andrews is aimed at those already active in church music roles, those in active ministry or ministerial training, or those who simply wish to deepen their understanding of sacred music.

Key facts:

Develop your awareness of how sacred music making has both shaped, and been shaped by, the practice of Christian worship at different times.
Deepen your understanding of the role of the present-day church musician in its different facets and contexts.
Deepen your understanding of the relationship between sacred music making and the wider social, cultural and political life of the eras and contexts that have shaped particular repertoires.
Reflect on how insights and knowledge gained on the course can directly inform your work as a performer, music director, minister or researcher.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music-Making in a Church Context
Sacred Music Repertoires from Past and Present
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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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91

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76

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6

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General requirements

A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree and relevant experience in theology or music. Applications are also considered from applicants who have majored in another subject but who have significant practical or professional experience in music or theology.
We will also consider applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. In these circumstances we expect candidates to have significant relevant practical or professional experience alongside evidence of prior alternative learning.

The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.

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Tuition Fees

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4210 GBP / year

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4210 GBP / year

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