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Music - Elementary Music Education Bachelor of MusicMusic - Elementary Music Education

Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Mainz · Rhineland-Palatinate

About the Program

Elementary Music Education (EMP) focuses on making music with people of all ages, with or without prior musical knowledge. The program involves artistic creation with voice, body, and instruments. It emphasizes the goals, content, and methods of elementary music-making, experimenting, and designing with different age and target groups. The eight-semester Bachelor of Music program provides a dual qualification in Elementary Music Education and an instrumental main subject (Classical or Jazz and Popular Music) or vocal main subject (Classical). Students develop versatile competencies covering a broad spectrum of artistic-pedagogical forms of expression: voice, rhythm, body, movement, dance, improvisation, and (elementary) instrumental playing. The program combines practical work with scientific examination of goals, content, and methods in artistic-pedagogical work with children, adolescents, and adults. Close supervision by lecturers, strong practical orientation, and cooperation with music schools, kindergartens, primary schools, social institutions, and senior centers complete the study program.
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Elementary Music Education (EMP) focuses on making music with people of all ages, with or without prior musical knowledge. The program involves artistic creation with voice, body, and instruments. It emphasizes the goals, content, and methods of elementary music-making, experimenting, and designing with different age and target groups. The eight-semester Bachelor of Music program provides a dual qualification in Elementary Music Education and an instrumental main subject (Classical or Jazz and Popular Music) or vocal main subject (Classical). Students develop versatile competencies covering a broad spectrum of artistic-pedagogical forms of expression: voice, rhythm, body, movement, dance, improvisation, and (elementary) instrumental playing. The program combines practical work with scientific examination of goals, content, and methods in artistic-pedagogical work with children, adolescents, and adults. Close supervision by lecturers, strong practical orientation, and cooperation with music schools, kindergartens, primary schools, social institutions, and senior centers complete the study program.

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

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

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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Subjects / Topic Areas

Elementary Music Education

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How do I apply to Music - Elementary Music Education Bachelor of Music at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Music - Elementary Music Education Bachelor of Music at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Is Music - Elementary Music Education Bachelor of Music at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the Music - Elementary Music Education Bachelor of Music 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 - Elementary Music Education Bachelor of Music at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), 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 - Elementary Music Education Bachelor of Music? ▼

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 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz — 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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