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Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Teaching at elementary school

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg Hamburg · Hamburg

About the Program

By studying the "Music - Teaching at Primary Schools" sub-degree course, students acquire skills and knowledge that should enable them to teach music at primary school level. This primarily includes music education qualifications, which are regularly tested in schools. An important prerequisite for this is training in both artistic-practical and theoretical-musicological areas. These include, in particular, practical artistic skills in two instruments, singing, practical school piano playing, music and movement/rhythm, choir and ensemble conducting, arranging and speech training. Theoretical and scientific knowledge is acquired in applied music theory/aural training/form theory and in historical and systematic musicology. Artistic and theoretical skills are combined with pedagogical knowledge in the seminars on school music-making practice and its didactics. The course content takes into account the characteristics of Western art music as well as non-European music, jazz, folklore and various manifestations of popular music.
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By studying the "Music - Teaching at Primary Schools" sub-degree course, students acquire skills and knowledge that should enable them to teach music at primary school level. This primarily includes music education qualifications, which are regularly tested in schools. An important prerequisite for this is training in both artistic-practical and theoretical-musicological areas. These include, in particular, practical artistic skills in two instruments, singing, practical school piano playing, music and movement/rhythm, choir and ensemble conducting, arranging and speech training. Theoretical and scientific knowledge is acquired in applied music theory/aural training/form theory and in historical and systematic musicology. Artistic and theoretical skills are combined with pedagogical knowledge in the seminars on school music-making practice and its didactics. The course content takes into account the characteristics of Western art music as well as non-European music, jazz, folklore and various manifestations of popular music.

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How do I apply to Teaching at elementary school at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Teaching at elementary school at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg

Is Teaching at elementary school at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Teaching at elementary school programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Teaching at elementary school at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Teaching at elementary school? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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