Music Education MA

Develop the expertise to research and innovate in music education, and graduate ready to respond to contemporary challenges across schools, communities, and the creative sector.

In homes, schools, and communities across the world, music education plays an integral role in shaping, sustaining, and sharing diverse musical cultures.

Taught across the School of Music and the School of Education, this programme combines training in educational theory alongside specialist expertise across musical disciplines. This gives you a great basis for developing critical insight into how musical, cultural, and societal forces shape learning.

The curriculum engages with themes such as inclusion, wellbeing, sustainability, digital pedagogies, and AI, preparing you to work confidently in modern educational and community settings.

At Leeds, it's our industry connections, extensive specialist facilities, research-led curriculum, and real-world opportunities that'll equip you with the crucial skills you'll need to help shape the future of music education practice.

### Why study at Leeds?

* Gain expertise across music and education: You'll learn about cutting-edge educational practices in both local and global contexts from internationally leading academics working across diverse disciplines in music and education.

* Learn in one of the largest UK music schools: We’re globally recognised for our size and reputation, attracting students and researchers with different backgrounds from all over the world.

* Prepare for your career with industry-relevant facilities: With All‑Steinway status, recording studios, performance spaces, and the Helix digital innovation hub, you’ll develop practical and creative skills using professional standard tools.

* Gain real-world industry experience: Network with clients and gain consultancy experience as part of our 2-week online Global Industry Programme.

* Benefit from our industry connections: Our close working relationships with cultural organisations like Opera North, Made with Music and Helix help open doors to placements, collaborations and future employment. We also host BBC Radio 3 concerts, Leeds Song and the Leeds International Piano Competition.

* Find your home in a thriving musical city: Leeds is home to national and international music venues, including the Leeds First Direct Arena, Leeds Grand Theatre, Opera North, Leeds Playhouse, and O2 Academy Leeds.