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Folkwang Universität der Künste
Bachelor German + English Arts & Design

Music Education

Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)

About the Program

The bachelor's programme in music pedagogy is an individual, interdisciplinary programme for people with diverse interests in music, performance and teaching. It addresses enthusiastic, curious and mentally flexible students who want to broaden their knowledge and skills and pass them on professionally. The programme allows for either an instrumental or a vocal major and begins with two common years of study. In the third and fourth years, students choose one of the offered core focuses whereby they can specialise and distinguish themselves individually. They can either focus on their main instrument or voice and improve their skills artistically and stylistically, or they can register for the study programme with a second major (core focus) and thereby acquire an additional teaching competence. The available specializations include: Artistic-stylistic improvement with second major, Elementary music pedagogy, Music theory/Composition pedagogy, Children's choral conducting, and Conducting large instrumental ensembles.
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The bachelor's programme in music pedagogy is an individual, interdisciplinary programme for people with diverse interests in music, performance and teaching. It addresses enthusiastic, curious and mentally flexible students who want to broaden their knowledge and skills and pass them on professionally. The programme allows for either an instrumental or a vocal major and begins with two common years of study. In the third and fourth years, students choose one of the offered core focuses whereby they can specialise and distinguish themselves individually. They can either focus on their main instrument or voice and improve their skills artistically and stylistically, or they can register for the study programme with a second major (core focus) and thereby acquire an additional teaching competence. The available specializations include: Artistic-stylistic improvement with second major, Elementary music pedagogy, Music theory/Composition pedagogy, Children's choral conducting, and Conducting large instrumental ensembles.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Music Education at Folkwang Universität der Künste

Is Music Education at Folkwang Universität der Künste taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Music Education programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Music Education at Folkwang Universität der Künste?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Music Education?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Folkwang Universität der Künste — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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