Music with Education, BA (Hons)

At Ulster University in the United Kingdom, the undergraduate music degree at the School of Creative Arts focuses on four core elements: Performance, Composition, Musicology, and Music Technology. In Year 1, students gain a broad overview of musical styles, genres, and disciplines to build and expand their skills. BA students majoring in music emphasize Musicology and Performance Studies. Year 2 introduces optional modules for specialization, while Year 3 allows in-depth focus on advanced topics, including internships with local music organizations and independent projects.Pairing Education as a minor with another subject provides a strong foundation for careers in teaching, covering key concepts in educational theory and practice across Northern Ireland, the UK, and internationally. Students interested in teaching often add Education to their degree before pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Modules typically include two-hour lectures and one-hour seminars weekly, supplemented by independent learning. Note that this course does not award Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), required for state school teaching in England or Wales.

Lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops. Assessment in Music at Ulster is by coursework alone. Assessment methods include essays, seminar papers, analytical assignments, performances, technical exercises, composition portfolios, oral presentations and reports.