Music Paderborn University
- Degree
- Master of Education
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Paderborn
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Music (Teaching Degree)
Target group
Bachelor graduates with a first professionally qualifying university degree that covers the same subjects as the intended Master's course as well as teaching qualification-specific components (education sciences, aptitude and orientation practical, work placement)
Annotation
Studied at the University of Music in Detmold
Classical music tradition and contemporary pop culture, practical music education and scientific reflection: in the teacher training course for the teaching subject of Music, the curriculum focuses on the areas of artistic instrumental or singing practice, ensemble playing and choral conducting. The Master’s degree focuses on music practice and subject-specific didactic specialisation for teaching. For example, courses in the Master’s programme explore the selection and accompaniment of songs appropriate for students, playing instruments in a classroom setting or interdisciplinary teaching projects. Questions about musical development in childhood and adolescence or current music didactic concepts are also addressed in the courses.
Admission requirements
Further details are governed by the admission regulations as well as examination regulations.
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.12.2026 - 15.04.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.12.2026 - 15.04.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
ExpiredEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
