Music (Education)

Enhance your understanding of music education with a master's degree at the university of southampton. you’ll graduate with the skills for a career in music teaching or further research on a phd. our mmus music education degree gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of music education. on this course, you’ll study: current trends in musicological method and critical practice key research skills in music education a range of instrumental teaching techniques, styles and methods the technique, history and repertoire of your instrument or voice, and associated performance techniques our academic staff are internationally noted performers with active solo and ensemble careers, and established composers of contemporary art music, electronic music, media music (for example, in film, tv and videogames), and jazz. these world-leading experts can offer you intensive one-to-one tuition in music history, culture and performance. we offer a broad-based mmus programme with 4 specialist pathways: music education musicology performance composition

We recognise that music has increasingly become a 'portfolio career' and aim to provide our students with a platform for success in whatever area of music their aspirations lie. a master’s degree will help you to develop the key skills that employers look for, such as:    time, deadline and project management   problem solving   teamwork, relationship-building and working independently   cultural awareness   critical thinking and research analysis

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Southampton University has partnerships with the following companies: