Master in Music Education

For Master in Music Education, the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jun 30, 2027, and tuition is 19,000 GBP per year.

The Master in Music with Education at Bangor University, Wales is a 1-year program that combines music and education. This Master's degree is taught in English and is suitable for students who want to teach music or work in music education.

The curriculum includes modules like Curriculum Development, Assessment in Education, and Performance and History. Students can also choose optional modules like Composition in Context, Music in Historical Context, and Independent Research Project. The program provides a mix of individual tuition, small-group seminars, and placement opportunities in local schools or colleges.

Graduates of this program can become Music Teachers, Education Consultants, Music Therapists, Arts Managers, or Curriculum Developers. They can work in schools, colleges, or music institutions, using their knowledge of music, education, and research skills to help students learn and grow.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.