Charles University

This Bachelor’s programme combines instrumental training with teacher education, preparing you to teach music-related activities and support learning in schools and cultural institutions. You also study English language and literature with a focus on education, linguistics, and classroom-ready language skills. Duration: Typically 3 years (full-time Bachelor’s study). Credits: Bachelor’s programmes at Charles University are commonly structured around 180 ECTS. Delivery format: In-person study with practical instrumental training and ensemble work. Language of instruction: English Language for Teacher Education component is taught in English; the programme’s overall language may include Czech for administrative and some study components—confirm with the faculty. Tuition fees: Fees depend on your fee status (EU/EEA vs non-EU/EEA). Check the current Charles University tuition fee information for your applicant category. Application & start: Applications are usually submitted for the autumn intake; exact dates vary by year—check the Charles University admissions calendar for the current cycle. Note: Some entry requirements (e.g., specific grades or language tests) are not listed in the current record; you should verify them with the admissions office for the exact intake.

Programme Structure

Core focus: instrumental training for teacher education, supported by ensemble practice, and an English Language for Teacher Education component covering linguistics and literature for educational use.

Indicative course areas

• Construction and History of Instrument
• Instrumental Literature
• Instrument (individual/practical study)
• Chamber Music (ensemble practice)
• Improvisation (creative and practical skills)
• Orchestra Playing (ensemble practice)

Pedagogy and education-oriented learning

In addition to instrumental modules, the programme includes study components that support teaching practice and educational application of language and literature knowledge. Depending on the study plan for your intake, you may also complete education-focused seminars and teaching-method related coursework.

Final qualification

As a Bachelor’s programme, completion typically requires meeting all programme credits and fulfilling the final assessment requirements set by the faculty (e.g., a thesis/project or final examination). Confirm the exact final assessment format for your cohort with the programme office.

Academic requirements

Admission to Bachelor’s studies is conditioned by completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate.

Specific minimum GPA/grade thresholds are not listed in the current record—please verify the exact criteria for your intake with Charles University.

English requirements

English language requirements are not specified in the current record. If you apply from a non-English-speaking education system, you may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL or an equivalent accepted certificate). Please check the faculty’s admissions guidance for the current year.

Other requirements

General requirements

• Completed secondary education with a school-leaving certificate.
• For programmes with instrumental components, applicants are commonly expected to demonstrate musical ability (e.g., an audition or portfolio). The current record does not specify the audition format—confirm with the faculty.

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Work Permits

After completing your studies in the Czech Republic, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study residence permit for the purpose of job seeking (or a similar post-graduation work/seek employment status, depending on current regulations).

• Eligibility: You must have successfully completed your programme and hold a valid residence status at the time of application (requirements can vary by your situation and the current legal framework).
• Purpose: The permit is intended to allow you to look for employment related to your qualifications and/or to start working after graduation.
• Duration: The permitted period for job seeking is set by Czech immigration rules at the time of application and may be limited (you should check the latest guidance from the Czech Ministry of the Interior or the relevant authority).
• Employment: If you find a job, you may need to apply for a work-related residence permit or update your status, depending on the type of employment and your contract.

Important: Immigration rules change. Always verify the latest conditions for graduates of Czech universities and the exact documentation required for your nationality and study background.