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MA Music Education with Performance

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Explore the possibilities of integrating music education with performance, blending instrumental pedagogy and theoretical insight with performance modules.

Study a combination of theoretical, practical and recital modules unique to this course. You'll enhance your technical, artistic and instrumental teaching abilities.

Develop innovative teaching strategies drawing on theoretical and practical insights in music education. Communicate your ideas confidently in individual and group settings. Learn to critically reflect on performance and repertoire. Design and deliver informed and compelling performances.

You'll join a vibrant, supportive academic community and performance culture. We'll support your artistic and academic development as you prepare for recitals. Regular one-to-one tuition in your instrument is at the heart of the programme. Build healthy practice and performance habits, and apply your understanding of historical and musical context to your own interpretations.

The skills you gain will enhance your professional abilities. You'll graduate as a skilled creative musician ready for a career as an instrumental teacher, work in a related field, or go on to further study.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    29th out of 91 2

    14th out of 80 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    138 61%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    61st

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    84th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    156 73%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    24th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.47 87%

    3rd

    9

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