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School Music (Teaching at Secondary Schools)

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Department of Music Education and Church Music To the website of the department

Courses offered

Study information:

Undergraduate studies for teacher training in grammar schools / dual-subject degree in Music, designed to prepare students for careers in music education, including fields such as music journalism, music management and amateur music-making, as well as to prepare them for the subsequent Master of Education programme

This programme is run in cooperation with Friedrich Schiller University Jena, where students must take the subject/module in Educational Sciences.

To enter the teaching profession at grammar schools, completion of the consecutive Master of Education programme and a teaching placement are required.

Degree:

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Standard period of study:

6 Semester

Content:

Als Schwerpunktfach kann jedes an der Hochschule angebotene Instrument sowie Gesang und Schulpraktisches Klavierspiel gewählt werden.
Acquisition of fundamental knowledge and skills in the fields of art, music education and educational science, as well as completion of a practical placement
Specialist art subject, ensemble and career-oriented individual tuition, ensemble work

Any instrument offered by the college, as well as singing and practical piano teaching, may be chosen as a specialism.

Prerequisite:

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), passed aptitude test, proof of language level C1 (for foreign applicants); introductory internship

Application and aptitude test

Online application process via the HISinOne portal

Application period:

February 15 – March 15 for the winter semester
October 1 – October 31 for the summer semester

You can find out about current changes on the dates and deadlines page.

Aptitude test period:

May/June for the winter semester
January for the summer semester

Aptitude test:

There will be an in-person examination.

You can find the specific requirements and the aptitude test regulations here.

Study organization

→ Student counseling

→ Dates and deadlines

→ Re-registration | Suspension of studies | Part-time study

→ Examination regulations

→ International Office

Study documents

Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn WS 2025/2026)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn ab WS 2022/2023)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn von WS 2019/2020 bis SoSe 2022)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn von WS 2018/2019 bis SoSe 2019)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn WS 2016/2017 - SoSe 2018)
Rahmenprüfungs- und -studienordnung (gültig ab 01.04.2026)
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung (Studienbeginn ab WS 2025/26)
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung, 1. Änderung
Modulhandbuch (Studienbeginn ab WS 2025/2026)
Modulscheine
Modulhandbuch (Studienbeginn ab WS 2022/2023)
Contact

Academic counseling

Prof. Dr. Anna Wolf

Professor for Music Education in Digital Contexts

+49 3643 | 555 131 ( -138 secretariat)

anna.wolf(at)hfm-weimar.de

General academic counseling

Signe Pribbernow

Deputy Head of Department Academic and Student Affairs

+49 3643 | 555 184

signe.pribbernow(at)hfm-weimar.de
Department of Music Education and Church Music To the website of the department

Courses offered

Study information:

Consecutive degree programme in secondary school teaching / dual-subject degree in music, designed to prepare students for their teaching placement and subsequent career as a music teacher in secondary schools

This degree programme is run in cooperation with Friedrich Schiller University Jena, where students must take the subject/module in Educational Science.

The skills acquired also enable graduates to work in the fields of private music tuition, music education, music journalism, music management, amateur music-making, as well as in cultural offices and authorities.

Degree:

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Standard period of study:

4 Semester

Content:

Deepening of knowledge and skills in artistic, pedagogical, educational and musicological subjects, with a focus on developing an individual profile
Artistic specialism, ensemble work and career-oriented individual tuition

Any instrument offered by the college, as well as singing and practical piano teaching, may be chosen as a specialism.

Prerequisite:

Subject-specific bachelor's or diploma degree, passed aptitude test, proof of language level C1 (for foreign applicants)

Application and aptitude test

Online application process via the HISinOne portal

Application period:

15 February – 15 March for the winter semester
1 October – 31 October for the summer semester

You can find out about current changes on the dates and deadlines page.

Aptitude test period:

May/June for the winter semester
January for the summer semester

Aptitude test:

There will be an in-person examination.

You can find the specific requirements and the aptitude test regulations here.

Study organization

→ Student counseling

→ Dates and deadlines

→ Re-registration | Suspension of studies | Part-time study

→ Examination regulations

→ International Office

Study documents

Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn ab SoSe 2026)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn ab WS 2022/2023)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn von WS 2019/2020 bis SoSe 2022)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn von WS 2018/2019 bis SoSe 2019)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn WS 2017/2018 bis SoSe 2018)
Rahmenprüfungs- und -studienordnung (gültig ab 01.04.2026)
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung (Studienbeginn ab SoSe 2026)
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung, 1. Änderung
Modulkatalog
Contact

Academic counseling

Prof. Dr. Anna Wolf

Professor for Music Education in Digital Contexts

+49 3643 | 555 131 ( -138 secretariat)

anna.wolf(at)hfm-weimar.de

General academic counseling

Signe Pribbernow

Deputy Head of Department Academic and Student Affairs

+49 3643 | 555 184

signe.pribbernow(at)hfm-weimar.de
Department of Music Education and Church Music To the website of the department

Courses offered

Study information:

Undergraduate studies for teacher training in secondary schools / dual-subject degree in music, designed to prepare students for a career primarily focused on music education

This programme is run in partnership with Friedrich Schiller University Jena, where students must take their second teaching subject.

Degree:

First public examination

Standard period of study:

10 Semester

Content:

Acquisition of fundamental knowledge and skills in the fields of art, music education and educational science, as well as completion of a practical semester

Artistic specialism, ensemble and career-oriented individual tuition, ensemble work

Any instrument offered by the university, as well as singing and practical piano for school use, may be chosen as a specialism.

Prerequisite:

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), passed aptitude test, proof of language level C1 (for foreign applicants), introductory internship

Application and aptitude test

Online application process via the HISinOne portal

Application period:

15 February – 15 March for the winter semester
1 October – 31 October for the summer semester

You can find out about current changes on the dates and deadlines page.

Aptitude test period:

May/June for the winter semester
January for the summer semester

Aptitude test:

There will be an in-person examination.

You can find the specific requirements and the aptitude test regulations here.

Study organization

→ Student counseling

→ Dates and deadlines

→ Re-registration | Suspension of studies | Part-time study

→ Examination regulations

→ International Office

Study documents

Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn ab WS 2025/2026)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn ab WS 2021/2022)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn von WS 2019/2020 bis SoSe 2021)
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan (Studienbeginn von WS 2018/2019 bis SoSe 2019)
Modulhandbuch (Studienbeginn ab WS 2025/2026)
Rahmenprüfungs- und -studienordnung (gültig ab 01.04.2026)
Modulhandbuch (Studienbeginn ab WS 2021/2022)
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung (Studienbeginn ab WS 2025/2026)
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung (Studienbeginn bis SoSe 2025)
Contact

Academic counseling

Prof. Dr. Anna Wolf

Professor for Music Education in Digital Contexts

+49 3643 | 555 131 ( -138 secretariat)

anna.wolf(at)hfm-weimar.de

General academic counseling

Signe Pribbernow

Deputy Head of Department Academic and Student Affairs

+49 3643 | 555 184

signe.pribbernow(at)hfm-weimar.de
Department of Music Education and Church Music To the website of the department

Courses offered

Study information:

Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Vorsitzenden des Promotionsausschuses Prof. Dr. Steffen Höhne.

Degree:

Promotion

Standard period of study:

keine Regelstudienzeit

Content:

Die Hochschule für Musik FRANZ LISZT Weimar (HfM) verleiht im Fachgebiet Musikpädagogik durch die Fakultät III den Grad des „doctor philosophiae“ (Dr. phil.).

Prerequisite:

Completed, relevant Master's degree, state examination, Master's degree or scientific diploma, with a minimum grade of ‘good’; foreign examinations are recognised if they are equivalent to a German degree.
In addition to sufficient knowledge of the German language, additional foreign language skills are required. Further information can be found in the doctoral regulations.

Application and aptitude test

Online application process via the HISinOne portal

Application period:

To be discussed individually with the supervising professor

You can find out about current changes on the dates and deadlines page.

Aptitude test period:

Aptitude test:

Study organization

→ Student counseling

→ Dates and deadlines

→ Re-registration | Suspension of studies | Part-time study

→ Examination regulations

→ International Office

Study documents

Promotionsordnung
Contact

Academic counseling

Prof. Dr. Anna Wolf

Professor for Music Education in Digital Contexts

+49 3643 | 555 131 ( -138 secretariat)

anna.wolf(at)hfm-weimar.de

General academic counseling

Signe Pribbernow

Deputy Head of Department Academic and Student Affairs

+49 3643 | 555 184

signe.pribbernow(at)hfm-weimar.de
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School Music (Teaching at Secondary Schools)

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Courses offered

Application and aptitude test

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Courses offered

Application and aptitude test

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Courses offered

Application and aptitude test

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