MA Voice Pedagogy Student To Present At AOTOS Summer Conference
We would like to wish congratulations to MA Voice Pedagogy student, Jono McNeil, for being selected to present at this year’s AOTOS Summer Conference ‘Moving on Together‘. As [...]
Overview
It is ideal for those working as vocal coaches/singing teachers or those from a music background who wish to gain a firmer understanding of vocal pedagogy.
Pre-recorded lectures
Lecturers include Dr. Declan Costello, Kerrie Obert, Debbie Winter, Dr. David Juncos, Heidi Moss, Ken Bozeman, Dr. Rockford Sansom, Mel Toy, Teresa Shaw, Dr. Anne-Marie Czajkowski, Dr. Patricia Rooney, Kate Cubley, and Emily Foulkes.
Real-time lectures
We offer a series of real-time lectures that can be viewed ‘live’ or after the event. These include our leading practitioners: Heidi Moss, Ken Bozeman, Christina Shewell, Joanna Cazden, Jeannie Lovetri, Triniece Robinson, Dann Mitton, Chadley Ballantyne, Leda Scearce, Dr. Dave Juncos, Dr. Michel Belyk.
There will be a rolling programme of events to attend every week. All sessions are recorded for later viewing.
The online videos will provide you with a core understanding upon which you can build and garner research ideas to apply to your practice. This course facilitates the exploration of a diverse and often conflicting field.
Formative Assignment | Open choice |
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Module 1: Introductory Module – 4,500 words | This module facilitates the exploration of theory in part 1 with direct application to practice in part 2 |
Module 2: Research Methods – 4,500 words | Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods |
Module 3: Work-Based Research Report – 9,000 words | Open Choice: Choose an area of your practice to investigate. You can develop strategies for implementation and then test them out. Or you can deepen understanding by examining and analysing existing methods. |
Independent Study – 9,000 words | Open Choice: This is an opportunity to carry out a detailed literature review to strengthen your practice. Evidence of practice application can take the form of a curriculum, strategy design, tools, workbooks, etc. |
Independent Study – 9,000 words | As above |
Final dissertation – 15,000 words | The final piece will consist of primary research in an area of your choice. |
Will I be able to fit it into my working commitments and family life?
The course is designed specifically for practitioners who combine a busy working life and family life. The course is designed to study one module at a time. The deadlines are set and students work in tandem with one another. The deadlines give a generous time allocation as your working life is factored into the calculation. Our retention rate is very high with the majority of our students continuing onto the MA.
Tutorial support is pivotal to your development throughout the course.
You will be offered contact via Zoom, and you can book in for sessions as you need them. We can provide advanced support where necessary, and eligible students with registered disabilities receive additional one-to-one support from the university.
It is beneficial to discuss project ideas and to re-shape projects as they progress. We also offer group sessions on Zoom to ease isolation and share ideas with other students. We try to provide these at a time that suits everyone, although time differences and work commitments may make this problematic, and for this reason, we will record the sessions for you to access the content at a later date.
With regards to other support, you will have access to the UWTSD online library, as well as their support structures.
These include learning support, disability advice, and counselling services.
You will be able to access a tutor five days a week, between the hours of 9am-5pm (UK time).
Eligibility
Applications
Our MA programme is moderated and accredited by our academic partner, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Applicants will therefore go through a two-stage application process, with the first tier of application through the Voice Study Centre (formerly Voice Workshop) and the second tier of application through the University.
As part of the application process, you will meet with a Course Tutor for an interview. This is an excellent way for you to find out more about the programme and discuss your background and interests with one of our tutors. During this interview, a Course Tutor will assess your suitability for the programme and be able to answer any questions you may have.
Applicants must have a degree qualification, if you are not educated to degree level, you may wish to undertake our Foundation Course.
Applicants will be asked to provide the following:
During the formal University enrolment process, International students will be asked to provide a Personal Statement, ID, qualification certificates/transcripts, academic references and proof of English language level to UWTSD. This is in line with UK Government regulations for higher education institutions. Voice Study Centre (formerly Voice Workshop) will be supporting applicants and on hand to provide advice and guidance through this second tier of their application process with the University.
International Applicants
If an applicant has:
NAME OF QUALIFICATION | LEVEL / SCORE REQUIRED |
IELTS (Academic) | Minimum overall score of 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening or Speaking. |
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE). | Minimum score of 169 or above with no lower than 162 in Reading, Writing, Listening or Speaking. |
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – for Business courses only. |
Minimum score of 75 or above. |
Cambridge English: Business Higher (BEC Higher) – for Business courses only |
Minimum score of 60 or above |
BULATS: Business Language Testing Service (online certificated version taken with certifying BULATS agents) – for Business courses only | Minimum score of 65 or above. |
Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE) – for Business courses only. |
Minimum score of 60 or above. |
Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC) – for Business courses only |
Minimum score of 60 or above. |
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) | C1 |
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) | Benchmark Score of 56 with a Minimum Score of 51 in Communicative Skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Scores may fall below the Benchmark Score in the Communicative Skills by no more than the specified Minimum Score and in no more than two Communicative Skills. |
University of Wales Trinity Saint David: Wales Academic Language Test | Minimum overall score of 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. |
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) ll | Distinction in each component |
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) lll | Pass or above overall, with Passes or above in each component |
International Baccalaureate | Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 5 Language A or Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 5 Language B |
Cambridge IGCSE | Minimum Grade C (grade 4) in IGCSE in English as a first language, Grade C (grade 4) in IGCSE in English as a Second Language satisfy the English language proficiency requirements for undergraduate study |
Programme of study | Credits | Length of course |
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PG Certificate | 60 | 15 months |
Remainder of the MA | 120 | 18 months |
Full MA | 180 | 33 months |
The MA consists of 180 credits in total. There is an opportunity to exit with 60 credits and a Post Graduate Certificate.
An MA is a lengthy commitment, spanning 33 months of intensive work, which needs to be combined with a demanding professional life and family commitments. For this reason, we advise you to enrol on the PGCert and then continue on the MA pathway.
Please be aware that the PGCert is part of the MA as it forms the first 60 credits; it is NOT a separate course.
Is it possible to enrol onto the MA rather than the PGCert?
It is possible to enrol onto the MA from the outset, allowing an application for a student loan to take place. For UK students, this is an important consideration.
Early Bird Rate 2022 (ends 30th June 2022)
Programme of study | UK Students | International Students |
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PG Certificate | £3,250 (VAT inclusive) | £3,500 |
MA | £9,495 (VAT inclusive) | £10,995 |
October 2022 Fees
Programme of study | UK Students | International Students |
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PG Certificate | £3,500 (VAT inclusive) | £3,995 |
MA | £9,995 (VAT inclusive) | £11,995 |
If you decide to enrol onto the full MA after completing the PGCert, the fee you paid for the PGCert will be deducted from the MA fee. For example, after completing the PGCert you will need to pay £6,495 (UK) or £8,000 (International) to complete the full MA.
The SLC will provide up to £11,500 of your tuition fees, which will be paid in instalments. Please note that once you enrol onto the MA, you are contractually bound even if you do not complete it. Also, be aware that our instalment programme may not match the Student Loan Company, and temporary borrowing may be necessary.
For student loan enquiries, please follow this link.
For UK based MA students, do be aware that student finance instalments may not align with the tuition fee schedule. In this case, you will still have to abide by the tuition fee deadlines. This is due to differences in student loan schedules that individual applicants receive and it is not possible to facilitate differing agreements. We would advise you to make sure that you are able to financially commit to this before your application.
PGCert & MA Course fees
Course fees are all non-refundable (apart from the initial £1,000 which has the refundable 14-day cooling off period) and must be paid in accordance with the instalment schedule below.
Students from Northern Ireland are eligible for finance for the fees payable to the university only.
Students from Scotland are not eligible for student finance, however, as policies do change please consult Student Finance Scotland.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
October 2022 – MA Fee Payment Schedule
UK £9,995 | International £11,995 |
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£1,000 – Deposit | £1,000 – Deposit |
£1,600 – 1st November 2022 | £2,995 – 1st November 2022 |
£2,725 – 1st November 2023 | £2,995 – 1st November 2023 |
£2,600 – 30th August 2024 | £2,935 – 30th August 2024 |
£2,070 – UWTSD | £2,070 – UWTSD |
October 2022 – PGCert Fee Payment Schedule
UK £3,500 | International £3,995 |
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£1,000 – Deposit | £1,000 – Deposit |
£800 – 1st November 2022 | £1,155 – 1st November 2022 |
£800 – 3rd July 2023 | £940 – 3rd July 2023 |
£900 – UWTSD | £900 – UWTSD |
For full student experience stories and testimonials, please follow the links below.
Cohort A & B’s Graduation – April 2022
What opportunities will the course give me?
Until recently, all of our students have been based in the UK and the opportunities created are therefore relevant to their locality.
We have recently seen the completion of our first MA and from this cohort of 20:
If you would like to learn more about the course please complete the form below or email us at info@voicestudycentre.com
We would like to wish congratulations to MA Voice Pedagogy student, Jono McNeil, for being selected to present at this year’s AOTOS Summer Conference ‘Moving on Together‘. As [...]