Master of Education

• Music Education: Philosophy, Theory and Practice (30 credits)
• Research Methods: Music Education (30 credits)
• Dissertation (Minor 30 credits/Major 60 credits)
  If undertaking a Minor Dissertation, the credits will be completed by taking one optional module (30 credits) from the optional modules available.
• Placement (60 credits)

Year 1

• Music Education: Philosophy, Theory and Practice MEPTP (30 credits)
• Research Methods: Music Education RMME (30 credits)

Year 2

• Dissertation (Minor 30 credits/Major 60 credits)
  If undertaking a Minor Dissertation, the credits will be completed by taking one optional module (30 credits) from the optional modules available.

Years 1 and/or 2

• Placement (60 credits)
  The placement can run over both years if preferred.

In addition to the compulsory modules outlined, you can elect one 30-credit elective from most other modules from the Graduate School suite of programmes. The following mix of practical, research, and vocational modules may be taken:

Accompaniment

This module, not available to Principal Study Accompanists, offers regular performance opportunities and feedback. Content includes duo sonatas, song, orchestral reductions, and opera, with techniques for working in varied duo partnerships. Assessment is by practical test.

Arrangement

Open to all students upon successful application, this module provides tuition in arranging works for designated ensembles. Students may have their work performed or recorded by inhouse ensembles. Assessment is by portfolio with commentary.

Composition Elective

Open to all except Principal Study Composers. Entry is via submission of previous work. Tuition develops technical, interpretative, and communication skills. Assessment is by portfolio.

Conducting Elective

This module develops clear and effective conducting technique. Assessment includes a selfevaluation exercise, practical portfolio, and a final class performance.

Contemporary Songwriting

This module provides tools and strategies to build a continually developing songwriting and composition toolkit, using both conventional and unconventional approaches.

Cross-cultural Approaches to Musicianship

This module examines how different musical traditions, practices, and ways of learning across cultures shape our understanding and development of musicianship.

Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Dynamic Rehearsal

This practical course explores how music is experienced and expressed physically through movement. Students engage in technical, expressive, and creative work, with opportunities to apply these skills to repertoire. Assessment includes practical exercises and a written portfolio.

Dalcroze in Context

This module explores these ideas within the field of Dalcroze studies, connecting them to music education, music therapy and music psychology, amongst other fields. Students will engage with a wide range of concepts, methods, and texts, and carry out a student-led research project into an aspect of Dalcroze practice, theory, or history.

Electronic Experimental Ensemble

This ensemble combines poptrained and classically trained musicians to explore 21stcentury chamber performance practices. Through a collaborative workshop environment, students investigate influential movements such as Wandelweiser, Japanese noise, postfree improvisation, and the European avantgarde. Assessment includes group performance and individual viva voce.

Freelance Musician

This module builds entrepreneurial skills for a portfolio career. Workshops cover musicianship, programming, marketing, recording, business planning, and outreach project development. Assessment is via video project submission and viva voce.

Music and Environment

This module explores how musical creativity, sound, and listening relate to ecological themes, environmental issues, and our changing natural world.

Musicianship for Vocalists: Consort Singing

This module develops consortsinging techniques across a range of styles, from early polyphony to contemporary repertoire. Students may apply as preformed groups or individually. Assessment is through a group performance featuring prepared repertoire and quickstudy elements.

Practical Pedagogy
This module equips students with practical skills for teaching musicians of varying abilities, including musical observation, reflection, and communication. Delivered in partnership with the local education service, it includes placement opportunities. Assessment is by portfolio (including video documentation) and viva voce.

Professional Audition

This module provides advanced training for professional auditions, addressing repertoire preparation, advanced reading skills, stylistic expectations, interpretation, and the psychological demands of auditioning. Assessment is by portfolio and viva voce.

Professional Placement

Students undertake mentored work experience in contexts such as orchestral professional experience schemes, arts administration, music and health, or recording. Placements can be individually negotiated. Existing partnerships include the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, and RNCM departments. Assessment is by portfolio.

Repertoire Project

This module supports development of a final recital or portfolio by guiding students through writing a professionalquality programme note and engaging with relevant scholarship. Assessment is by written work.

Research Lecture Recital

This module offers an in-depth exploration of the necessary skills for delivering an original lecture recital. Students are encouraged to pursue topics relevant to them as performers and composers, with practical emphasis on a range of delivery styles, supporting materials, and techniques of public speaking. Assessment is by 30-minute lecture recital and annotated bibliography (1,000 words).

Small Ensemble Performance

(Chamber Music / Small Jazz Ensemble / Historical Performance Ensemble)

This module develops the skills, repertoire knowledge, and ensemble techniques essential for professionallevel smallensemble performance. It includes ensemble coaching, focused classes, workshops, and intensive private study. Assessment is through performance and a written rationale.

Underrepresented Music and Musicians

This module explores the voices, traditions, and creative contributions of musicians and musical cultures that have been historically marginalised or overlooked, examining their impact and significance within a broader musical landscape.