About this course
Kingston University offers Master of Arts in Music Education including Professional Placement as a 2-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Teaching and Education. Based in Kingston Upon Thames, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £21,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
You can submit an essay to show us the strength of your written work.
Advanced conservatoire study, which has not led to a degree
A good honours degree in a different subject
If you don’t have a music degree, we will also consider evidence of relevant experiential learning (such as work as a professional performer or composer) plus either:
The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or higher in music. This can be from the UK or abroad, and could be in a specialist field such as popular music, music education or music technology.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
