MMus in Music Education

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Admission Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Music with specialization in Music Education or equivalent
  • Minimum 70% average in last 2 years of full-time studies

Application Materials

  • A recent essay that demonstrates abilities in research and writing (2,500-3,000 words)
  • A recent music teaching video (15-20 minutes)
  • A statement of interest video (5 minutes)
  • A current resume or CV
  • Two confidential letters of reference
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended, uploaded in PDF
  • Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)

Application Deadline: December 1

The Master's in Music Education at Western provides opportunities for music education professionals working in classrooms, studios, or community spaces to develop their professional knowledge. The program provides music educators with access to innovative ideas and practices, helping them to become leaders in the profession.  

The program is available full-time or part-time with courses offered in Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. Summer courses are offered on campus during the month of July.

The program is oriented by three guiding goals:

  • Create a diverse learning experience
  • Provide program flexibility and student choice
  • Impact music practitioners' thinking and practice

Program Requirements - NEW in September 2024!

Project-based

Mandatory and recommended courses

5 half courses (2.5 credits):

9531 Research Methods in Music Education (0.5 credit; required)

4 elective half courses (2.0 credits) chosen in consultation with the Department Chair. 

(check timetable for scheduling details)

Milestones

Academic Integrity Module

To support success in graduate studies, all incoming graduate students are required to complete the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) Academic Integrity Module in order to progress beyond the first term of their degree. Eligible students can access the module in the Graduate Student Web Services Portal.

Students who do not complete the module will not be able to progress beyond the first term of their degree.

This module is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and resources to abide by academic principles during your graduate career and to help combat scholastic offenses. After reviewing the material and finishing the readings, students are required to complete both a multiple-choice assessment and a series of short case studies to evaluate their knowledge of academic integrity. Students have unlimited opportunities to pass the module. 

MMus Research Project

Expected duration of program

Full-time MMus 3 terms (12 months)

Part-time MMus 5 terms (20 months)

 

Timeline for Full-time 1-Year MMus in Music Education

Fall Term
(Sept-Dec)		 Winter Term
(Jan-April)		 Summer Term
(May-August)

2 courses: 9531 Empirical & Qualitative Research in Music Education, and 1 other in music education

2 or 3 courses

1 course, if needed (offered in July)

Preliminary planning for MMus Research Project

Meet with project director to discuss topic for Research Project 

July 15: Submit draft of Research Project to director for feedback
Department Chair assigns project director for Research Project

April 15: Proposal for Research Project must be approved by project director and submitted to Department Chair

August 15: Submit final version of Research Project to director

Timeline for Part-time MMus in Music Education

Fall (Sept-Dec)
Term 1

 Winter (Jan-April)
Term 2		 Summer (May-Aug)
Term 3		 Fall (Sept-Dec)
Term 4		 Winter (Jan-April)
Term 5

1 course: 9531 Empirical & Qualitative Research in Music Education

1 course in music education

2 courses (offered on-campus in July)

1 course in music education

No course

Preliminary planning for MMus Research Project

Meet with project director to discuss topic for Research Project 

August 15: Proposal for Research Project must be approved by project director and submitted to Department Chair

 

February 15: Submit draft of Research Project to director for feedback
Department Chair assigns project director for Research Project

 

 

 

April 15: Submit final version of Research Project to director 

Students enrolled in the Part-time program pay per-course fees rather than full-time tuition. Consult Western's Fee Schedule for current fees.

Fall and Winter courses will be delivered in a hybrid format (in person and online), to ensure access to part-time students. Summer courses will be delivered in person only.

Contact Info

Department Chair
Kevin Watson
TC 116
519-661-2111 x85896
kwatso54@uwo.ca

Graduate Program Assistant
Audrey Yardley-Jones
TC 216
519-661-2111 x85354
ayardley@uwo.ca