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Part-time Mode (2 years)
The part-time course requires 6 contact hours per week over two semesters of 15 weeks during Year One. An additional 3 contact hours are required during the first semester of Year Two. Taught modules will normally be delivered in the evenings. Some components may also require Saturday morning attendance. Additional day-long seminars and workshops may be included, as appropriate.
Dissertation work will be carried out in Year Two.
Full-time mode (1 Year)
The full-time course requires 9 contact hours during the first 15-week semester and 6 contact hours during the second 15-week semester. Delivery will be the same as for the part-time course.
Dissertation work will be carried out during the same academic year.
Taught Modules
Perspectives on Musical Meaning and Value 1
Foundation Disciplines of Music Education; Aesthetics; Philosophy of Music Education, Music Performance and Music Education
Perspectives on Musical Meaning and Value 2
Music and Culture; Music Society and Education; Music Perception and Cognition; Creativity
The Principles and Practices of Research
The Principles of Research; Quantitative Research Methods; Qualitative Research Methods; Research in Music Education; Approaches to Research in Music Education
Music in Education
Conceptions of Music Education; Critical Perspectives on Methodologies; Curriculum and Assessment; Developmental Aspects of Music Teaching and Learning
Practicum
Student-directed learning based on professional interests;
Individually directed study related to practices in Composing, Performing and Listening, or combinations of these; Observation and/or Participation
Dissertation
Students will be required to undertake substantial research leading to a final Dissertation of 20,000 - 25,000 words |