Music
Summary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Teacher Training
6 semesters
Winter semester
German
What is it about?
How can students be motivated to engage with music?
What makes music lessons successful and effective?
How can I improve as a musician?
Interest sparked?
The contents of the degree program as well as the competencies to be acquired are divided into the following four areas across all school type profiles:
- training in two instruments, voice, vocal training, and song accompaniment
- music education, music didactics, and school practice
- musicology and music history
- music theory, ensemble conducting, composition, and arranging
Within these four areas, the degree programs are structured according to the curriculum, with numerous interconnections throughout and a consistent emphasis on a didactic perspective.
Music can be studied in all school types at TU Dortmund University.
Focus depending on type of school
- interdisciplinary teaching
- project-based and independent learning
- development of fundamental musical skills
- teaching contemporary music cultures
- ensemble performance and music clubs
- learning ensemble classes
- advanced ensemble leadership and arranging courses (bands, orchestras, choirs)
- music analysis
- preparation for the music Abitur examinations
- practice-oriented training of early childhood educators
- focus on adult education
- music in inclusive and special education contexts
- elementary music education
- music and movement
Why study Teacher Training Music?
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Suitable for you?
- enthusiasm for music and teaching
- prior knowledge of an instrument
- a love of learning and motivation for music and making music
- making music
- learning more about music
- making music with other people
- discovering new music
Anything to do before the studies?
Prospective students must pass an aptitude test, which is offered twice a year. Timely registration is required and early preparation is recommended.
More about the aptitude test for the subject Music (German only)
What can I expect during my studies?
The program is organized into a series of modules designed to build on one another throughout your studies. Students are encouraged to follow the recommended study plan, which outlines the modules assigned to each semester.
The structure of each module can be reviewed in the module manual. It provides detailed information on all modules offered within the degree program, including course content, examination formats and requirements, as well as requirements for participation.
To study Music as a subject in Teacher Training, you must complete an aptitude test for the subject Music prior to admission.
During your Bachelor’s degree program, you complete two internships:
1. Aptitude and Orientation Internship (EOP)
- recommended in your 2nd or 3rd semester
- at a school that matches your chosen teaching degree
- at least 25 days internship experience
In this internship, you gain your first in-depth insights into the tasks and professional requirements of being a teacher.
2. Professional Field Internship (BfP)
- recommended in your 4th or 5th semester
- at least four weeks long
- usually completed outside of a school setting
This internship gives you the chance to explore career paths beyond teaching.
More information about the hands-on experience (German only)
What’s next after graduation?
You complete your Bachelor’s degree program with either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), earning your first degree that qualifies you for professional work. However, this degree alone does not qualify you to teach at schools—you need to continue with a Master of Education (M.Ed.) for that. With a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, you can work in various educational and non-educational fields. Your career opportunities then largely depend on the type of school program you studied and the combination of subjects you have chosen.
Recruitment opportunities NRW (German only)
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in teacher education, students are required to complete the corresponding Master’s program before entering the preparatory teaching internship (Referendariat).
Other programs with related areas of study:
Who can help me?
Departmental Advisory Service
For general questions about degree programs and studying at TU Dortmund University, you can contact the Central Student Advisory Service for support:
E-mail: zsb@tu-dortmund.de
Information hotline for initial inquiries: +49 231 755 2345
Do you have questions about the type of school, subject selection, program structure, or the application process?
The DoKoLL (Dortmund Competence Center for Teacher Education & Research) offers advisory services to help you find the path that best fits your goals in teacher education.
What does everyday student life actually look like? And what do students say about their degree program? For a student perspective, you can contact the student representatives (Fachschaft) of the subject.
Website of the 'Fachschaft Musik' (German only)
Important Information
Good to know!
- Semester contribution Summer semester 2026: 321,00 €
- Studierendenwerk Dortmund: Student residences and BAföG
- International Office: Options for going abroad
