Taught course (will run subject to approval)

Musical Leadership

Institution
York St John University · School of Art, Design and Computer Science
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

Entry onto this postgraduate course requires a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in a related subject.

If your undergraduate degree is not in a related discipline but you can provide evidence of professional experience in leading musical ensembles, your application may still be considered.

International Students

If you are an international student, you will need to show that your qualifications are equivalent to those above.

If your first language is not English you must show evidence of English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

APEL policy

If you can't meet these minimum requirements it may be possible to take into account evidence of Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) as an alternative way to meet the entry requirements. Appropriate references, records of employment, and artistic portfolios can be presented to support your case for admission.

Months of entry

September

Course content

If you have experience in directing or leading musical ensembles, this is the postgraduate course for you. By taking part in practice-led teaching and research, you will develop your understanding of leadership in music. We will also help you broaden the scope of your work by providing multiple opportunities to lead university ensembles.

Your practice as an ensemble leader is placed at the centre of this course. By studying a variety of key concepts relating to leadership, ensemble interaction, and musical development, you will reflect on your existing practice to further understand how it may improve. We will support you as you initiate new strategies in your practice inspired by your research.

On the course you will be given multiple opportunities to participate in university-based ensembles as a musical leader and work with your existing external ensembles too. This will see you perform in venues across the historic city of York to a range of audiences. All of this experience broadens your scope as a musical leader and prepares you for future employment avenues.

When you study our Reflective Practitioner module, you will work alongside students from the other courses on our postgraduate Music suite. This allows you to gain a cross-disciplinary awareness of musical leadership and its relationship with other key areas of musical study. Your Ensemble Independent Project module builds on the taught modules and allows you to apply new theories, ideas and strategies to areas of your practice you would most like to improve. This research may encompass work your conduct with external groups, or draw on your experience with university ensembles. Whatever aspect of musical leadership you choose to study, your academic supervisor will be there to support you through the process.

Fees and funding

UK students
£6,500
International students
£12,750

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Admissions
Email
admissions@yorksj.ac.uk