MA Music Pedagogy, Elementary Music Education

The Major in “Elementary Music Education” (EME) is based on a broad concept of music. The programme takes an integrated approach which includes movement design, the theory and practice of music teaching as well as working with a range of musical instruments including the voice.

Course commencement

Autumn semester
Application deadline

1 March
Standard period of study

6 semesters
Coursework Major / MA

90 / 120 credits
Main teaching language

German
Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH

CHF 720 / CHF 1220

Degree programme

The Master's programme in Elementary Music Education is based on a broad concept of music. In addition to a diverse range of instruments and the voice, the teaching work also integrates movement design into holistic musical-didactic thinking and action.
During their studies, students work with different age groups and in diverse educational contexts. Through intensive networking with future fields of activity, students are prepared for their educational and artistic professional life in a practical way.

Educational objectives and professional fields

Content and structure

Environment

Internships and international projects

Registration and admission process

Student exchange incoming

Tuition fees

Student Advice Service

Career Centre Music

Major-Minor Programme Model

In choosing a major, students choose their core subject area. They can choose one or two minors to deepen the competencies acquired in their major or to expand these competencies across disciplines. Alternatively, they can also choose open courses to form an Individual Area of Study (ISB).

Information on the Major-Minor programme structure

Possible minors for this major

Individual Area of Study

Instead of a minor, students can also choose an Individual Area of Study (ISB). Courses chosen as part of an ISB are cross-disciplinary and subject to special admissions requirements. The number of places on such courses is limited.

Further information

Degree programmes beginning before the autumn semester of 2023 (BA) or before the autumn semester of 2024 (MA)

Before the autumn semester of 2023, there were eight bachelor's degree programmes and before the autumn semester of 2024, there were eleven master's degree programmes with numerous specializations to choose from. Interdisciplinary options were available in Z-modules and open courses from other subject areas.

→ Degree programmes beginning before the autumn semester of 2023 (BA) or before the autumn semester of 2024 (MA)