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Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Music in Childhood

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The Bachelor's degree in Music in Childhood is designed for state-certified pre-school teachers with at least three years' career experience. The program focuses on music education for children, allowing pre-school teachers to acquire skills in music and musical work with children. Areas of focus include skills acquisition in instrumental play, singing, and movement; music theory, harmony theory, music aesthetics, music history; music education; music of the world and migration; interdisciplinary skills; and project-based learning. The program is designed as extra-occupational, with attendance periods taking place on weekends and self-study phases in between.

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

Music Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Music in Childhood at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg

Is Music in Childhood at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 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 in Childhood programme cost? ▼

1.740 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Music in Childhood at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg? ▼

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 in Childhood? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Leuphana Universität Lüneburg — 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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