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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 modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

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 Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application 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 Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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