Degree Course
Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted: 07 May 2026
Royal Northern College of Music
Course Title
Master of Education (Conducting Pathway)
Course Dates
Sep 2027 -
Applications
Closing date: n/a
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Further Information
This highly specialised degree is for music teaching professionals who wish to gain further training and accreditation for their conducting practice. It is also ideal for musicians who have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate course at university or conservatoire and are now looking to specialise in education.
The degree requires the completion of 180 credits and includes four compulsory modules: Music Education: Philosophy, Theory and Practice; Research Methods: Music Education RMME; Dissertation; and Placement.
Alongside the Master of Education, this programme offers two other potential exit awards:
Postgraduate Diploma: 120 credits, including completion of the Music Education: Philosophy, Theory and Practice, and Placement modules.
Postgraduate Certificate: 90 credits, including completion of the Music Education: Philosophy, Theory and Practice, or Conducting module.
The degree requires the completion of 180 credits and includes four compulsory modules: Music Education: Philosophy, Theory and Practice; Research Methods: Music Education RMME; Dissertation; and Placement.
Alongside the Master of Education, this programme offers two other potential exit awards:
Postgraduate Diploma: 120 credits, including completion of the Music Education: Philosophy, Theory and Practice, and Placement modules.
Postgraduate Certificate: 90 credits, including completion of the Music Education: Philosophy, Theory and Practice, or Conducting module.
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