MA Music with Education

at Bangor University

Program structure

Semester 1

• XME-4093: Curriculum Development (30)

Semester 2

• XME-4095: Placement: School Experience (20) Core

credits from:

• WXT-4011: Masters Project (60) (Semester 3) Core or
  WXC-4011: Project Meistr (60) (Semester 3) Core

30 credits from:

• QXS-4002: Academic Writing & Grammar (10) (Semester 1)

• QXS-4003: Ad. Vocabulary Use & Reading (10) (Semester 2)

• XME-4083: Educational Leadership (30) (Semester 1 + 2)

• XME-4091: Assessment in Education (30) (Semester 1 + 2)

• QXS-4100: Speaking & Listening (10) (Semester 1)

Optional Modules

60 credits from:

• WMP-4041: Current Musicology (30) (Semester 1) or
  WMC-4041: Cerddoleg Gyfredol (30) (Semester 1)

• WMP-4042: Composition in Context (30) (Semester 2) or
  WMC-4042: Cyfansoddi mewn Cyd-Destun (30) (Semester 2)

• WMP-4103: Music in Society (30) (Semester 2) or
  WMC-4103: Cerdd mewn Cymdeithas (30) (Semester 2)

• WMP-4106: Independent Research Project (30) (Semester 2) or
  WMC-4106: Project Ymchwil Annibynnol (30) (Semester 2)

• WMP-4108: Investigating Music (30) (Semester 1) or
  WMC-4108: Ymchwilio i Gerddoriaeth (30) (Semester 1)

• WMP-4111: Performance I (30) (Semester 1) or
  WMC-4111: Project Perfformio 1 (30) (Semester 1)

• WMP-4113: Performance Studies Education (30) (Semester 2) or
  WMC-4113: Astudiaethau Perfformio Addysg (30) (Semester 2)

• WMP-4121: Composition Project I (30) (Semester 1) or
  WMC-4121: Project Cyfansoddi 1 (30) (Semester 1)

A first degree in Music at 2.ii standard or higher (or equivalent) is required. Candidates with a 2.ii degree must however achieve a 2.i in a substantial project in their chosen area of study (e.g. a dissertation, a portfolio of compositions, or an extended recital). Musicologists may be asked to submit a piece of written work of 3,000- 5,000 words that can either be: 1) a discussion of a selected topic from music history; or 2) an analysis of a selected composition. The essay must be academic in style, and must include footnotes and a full bibliography. Composers may be asked to submit representative samples of their creative work (normally two or three pieces); these can be notated scores, or audio recordings, or both, and may be sent on paper, as a data DVD, or via a weblink such as Dropbox. Performers will be asked to audition or, where this is not feasible, to submit a recent unedited recorded video performance, featuring contrasting repertoire (25-30 minutes). A sample of academic work may also be requested from performers.

Applicants who do not speak English or Welsh as their first language must pass the IELTS English test with a score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5).

Tuition Fee Per Year

£ 16,250

Career opportunity

The MA in Music with Education acts as a bridge between a Music degree and a professional career in music education. It will give you valuable insights that will prepare you for a postgraduate teacher training qualification. It is also appropriate for those already working in music education looking to advance their careers. Alternatively, the programme will set you on the road to further research in music education, at PhD level and beyond. The course will also equip you with skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication which are valued by employers both within and outside the fields of music and education.