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Programme: MMus Music Education (Coursework)

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Code Faculty
01252082 Faculty of Humanities
Credits Duration
Duration of study: 2 years Total credits: 240
Contact:
Prof AF Johnson
[email protected]
+27 (0)124202316

Admission requirements

At least one of the following:

- A four-year BMus degree with an average of at least 70% and departmental approval.

- An equivalent qualification with an average of at least 70% and departmental approval. from another tertiary institution – with approval by Senate.

- BMusHons is required in some instances (in consultation with the head of department).

- A Master's Diploma (based on research and a dissertation).

 

Additional requirements

Prospective students may be required to submit an admissions essay to ascertain the level of research and academic writing skills.

 

Core modules

  • Module content:

    The presentation of an in-service course for teachers: Your training will be of limited use to your country should you have a master's degree in music education, and yet be unable to assist in the upgrading of teachers. In this programme you will be assisted with all the teaching aids (programmes, handouts, audiovisual aids, budget, catering, etc ) necessary to present a first-rate course to a group of teachers, from pre primary through to tertiary level.

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  • Module content:

    The focus of the module is to share your expertise in the field of music education and in the process, to benefit the community. You are required to facilitate an active music-making programme with members of a community. This community can include children, school learners, teachers, a community choir or ensemble, or any other music outreach programme. The mini-dissertation in the second year of study should be based on this community involvement project.

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  • Module content:

    The module focuses on developing research skills and broadening knowledge on a wide variety of research approaches and strategies. Furthermore, the module includes the compilation of a research proposal for the empirical research to be conducted in the second year of study. Students will also be required to assess the research proposals of peer students, thereby developing their editing and assessment skills.

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Core modules


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