MA Music Education: Group Teaching and Leadership

The MA in Music Education: Group Teaching course at the University of York is an innovative programme that focuses on group work in music education. During this course, students will develop both their understanding and activities as music educators in a range of group settings.Course Content: The course comprises of four one-week modules (two in the Autumn Term, one in the Spring Term, one in the Summer Term), independent study, and a final project (usually carried out in the students' own environment). The course's content is diverse, allowing students to explore a wide range of topics and issues within the realm of group music teaching.Key Modules: The course includes modules such as Foundations of Group Work in Music Education, Popular Music Pedagogy, Issues in Group Work, and Group Work in Different Contexts, as well as a Final Project. It also considers different age groups from early years to adults and spans a range of settings from instrumental teaching in groups to composing with classroom groups, music technology, and the role of music in community settings.Accreditations: The Department of Music at the University of York holds a prestigious Gold ranking for its teaching from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).Future Careers: This course prepares students for a variety of careers in educational settings, including community music, music teaching, and leadership roles. Graduates might work as instrumental teachers, vocal teachers, or community musicians, among other roles. They may also work in music administrations or policy-making roles or continue studying at PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.