Music - Secondary Teacher Education (Haupt- und Realschule)

Bachelor of Education and Teaching + Master of Secondary Education (Haupt- und Realschule)

Students studying towards a degree in Secondary Teacher Education (Haupt- und Realschule) will first study the six-semester-long degree program Bachelor of Education and Teaching. You are required to choose a further subject in addition to this subject. Subsequently, you have to take the four-semester-long degree program Master of Secondary Education (Haupt- und Realschule) in the same subjects, for which you must (re)apply. The Master of Education degree is a prerequisite for admission to the period of school-based training called the Referendariat.

The practical subject of music/musicology consists of equal parts historical musicology and systematic musicology (including music technology and music education), as well as music theory and artistic practice. Music technology should also be emphasized.

Facts

Standard period of study
Bachelor: 6 semesters
Master: 4 semesters
Language of instruction
German
Admission:
Bachelor: admission-free, with aptitude test
Master: admission-free, possibly with aptitude test
Start of studies
Bachelor: winter semester
Master: winter semester and summer semester
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A )
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

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The practical subject of music/musicology consists of equal parts historical musicology and systematic musicology (including music technology and music education), as well as music theory and artistic practice. Music technology should also be emphasized. In addition to the compulsory instrumental major and minor subject lessons (one of which must be piano), students have the opportunity to expand their practical skills in practical guitar playing and singing lessons. Students also take part in various bands, orchestras and choirs. Students benefit from the broad-based basic training and the many opportunities for individually differentiated specializations.

The Master of Education qualifies you to enter the period of school-based training called the Referendariat and subsequently for a career as a school teacher.

Doctorates are also possible.

A course of study in Secondary Teacher Education (Haupt- und Realschule) is divided into several stages. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Teaching, you are required to take a Master in Secondary Education (Haupt- und Realschule), for which you have to (re)apply. The Master of Education degree is a prerequisite for admission to the period of school-based training called the Referendariat.

You are required to study a combination of two school subjects. Information about possible subject combinations, the content of the program and general program schedules can be accessed at  Secondary TEacher Education (Haupt- und Realschulen).

Regulations

Every degree has sets of regulations which govern access, admissions, examinations and the structure of the program. More concrete information on the structure of the program is provided here:

General information about university admissions may be accessed at  Admission Requirements. Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of  German Language Proficiency.

Bachelor of Education and Teaching

The general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) entitles you to study at Osnabrück University without restriction. The term "undergraduate" refers to a course of study that leads to a first professionally qualifying university degree (Bachelor's degree or First State Examination in Law). You can find information on the conditions under which you can take up an undergraduate degree course without a general higher education entrance qualification under  Studying without Abitur.

This subject is free of admission. Before you can enrol, however, you must pass an aptitude test. For more information, please contact the  Institute of Musicology and Music Education.

Master of Education

Application for the Master's degree program Secondary Teacher Education (Haupt- und Realschule) requires a qualified Bachelor's degree in Education. Further information can be found in the  admission regulations for the Master's degree course.

This subject is free of admission in the current and upcoming semester.

Please contact the music department at  musik@uni-osnabrueck.de at least 6 weeks before the start of the course for instrumental lessons  .

All information pertaining to the application process may be found at  Application, Admission and Enrollment.

Bachelor of Education and Teaching

German and international applicants with German certification can enroll directly for this subject that does not have admission restrictions. You can find all information on enrollment and the enrollment deadline for the desired semester under  Bachelor's degree programs (two subjects) - open admission.

Important: If one of the subjects in your chosen subject combination has admission restrictions and you are therefore obliged to submit an application for it, you must also enroll for the subject that does not have admission restrictions within the  Application Deadline for the subject that does have admission restrictions!

Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for  Applicants with Non-German Certification!

Master of Education

German and international applicants can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under  Master's degree programs (two subjects).

The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of  Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The  International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at  How Much does Studying Cost?

Our  Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.

Each department’s  Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.

This degree program has been accredited by the   German Accreditation Council.