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BMus Musikpädagogik (Music Pedagogy) at Folkwang University of the Arts

Folkwang University of the Arts, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor of Music in instrumental and vocal pedagogy for students who want to pass on their knowledge and skills professionally, with an instrumental or vocal main subject.

Faculty: Science and Pedagogy  |  Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 240 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time possible); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Two joint study years, then in years three and four either continued intensive study of the artistic main subject or a specialisation such as elementary music pedagogy, a second artistic main subject, directing large instrumental ensembles or children's choir direction.

Career pathways

Instrumental and vocal pedagogy with work in music schools, schools, nurseries and care homes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or recognised equivalent; waivable for exceptional artistic talent if at least the Mittlerer Schulabschluss is held, per the framework aptitude-test regulations). Pass the Folkwang aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung). Applicants without a German school qualification must show German at level B2 (CEFR) at enrolment. Application deadline 15 March for the following winter semester; EUR 50 application fee.

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 240 ECTS

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