BA Music (Teacher Training) at TU Dortmund University

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Music is a 6-semester bachelor’s programme in the Department of Arts and Sports Sciences at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. It forms part of the teacher education offer for the stated school types. The contents of the degree program as well as the competencies to be acquired are divided into the following four areas across all school type profiles: training in two instruments, voice, vocal training, and song accompaniment music education, music didactics, and school practice mu.

Faculty: Department of Arts and Sports Sciences  |  Department: Arts and Sports Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Lehramt (teacher training) for school type(s): GyGe  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual. Practical component: two internships, including an Aptitude and Orientation Internship (EOP) of at least 25 days recommended in the 2nd or 3rd semester.

Career pathways

The Bachelor’s degree is a first professional qualification but does not alone qualify for teaching at schools; a Master of Education is required for that. Graduates can also work in various educational and non-educational fields.

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