Diplôme universitaire de musicien intervenant (DUMI) at Aix-Marseille University

A professional university diploma, RNCP level 6 (bac+3 equivalent), that trains accomplished musicians to work as musician-educators in nursery and primary schools in collaboration with teachers. Cohorts are limited to 20 students, and the diploma is open to all forms of musical expression.

Faculty: CFMI (Centre de formation de musiciens intervenants)  |  Duration: 2 years (up to 3 years depending on the student's project); 1,500 hours; maximum 3 years of study, 4 registrations in total  |  Study mode: full-time; French  |  Location: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Year 1 covers musical and artistic, didactic and pedagogical, and organisational and relational skills; year 2 deepens reflection on and practice of the profession. Teaching staff include schoolteachers, university and INSPE lecturers, music school teachers, artists from music, dance, theatre and literature, and professionals from health and cultural sectors. No compensation between teaching units; certain units have no second exam session.

Career pathways

Musician-educator in schools, early childhood, specialised facilities (hospitals, IME, care homes), cultural institutions, prisons and social integration; access to the territorial civil service (assistant spécialisé d'enseignement artistique); classed at the same level as a Diplôme d'Etat by the Ministry of Culture; can lead to master's study under conditions.

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