This Master’s programme at Charles University develops advanced choral conducting and music-teaching skills through specialist musical training, pedagogy, and supervised teaching practice in choirs. Graduates are prepared to work as music teachers and choir conductors for primary and secondary education.
Level: Master’s (post-bachelor)
Duration: Not specified in the provided record
Credits (ECTS): Not specified in the provided record
Delivery format: Not specified in the provided record
Language of instruction: Not specified in the provided record
Tuition fees: Not specified in the provided record
Start dates: Not specified in the provided record
Application deadlines: Not specified in the provided record
Entry pathway: Requires a completed bachelor’s degree in the same or a related field; admission is also possible for applicants who completed education in any type of study programme (post-bachelor condition).
Programme Structure
Core areas of study
- Special Musical Knowledge and Abilities (advanced choral and musical skill development)
- Music Education Teaching in Primary and Secondary Schools (didactics, lesson planning, and teaching methods)
- Musical Phenomena and Concepts (theoretical foundations supporting teaching and interpretation)
- Psychology and Special Pedagogy (learning processes, inclusion, and learner support)
- Pedagogical-Psychological Practice (supervised teaching and reflective practice in educational settings)
Practical training
- Choir-based praxis in different choir contexts (e.g., children’s, youth, women’s, mixed, and men’s choirs), with a focus on conducting and pedagogical application.
Capstone / final assessment
- Not specified in the provided record.
Academic requirements
Admission to Master’s studies requires a completed bachelor’s degree in the same or a related field of study. For post-bachelor (Master’s) admission, the programme also requires completion of education in any type of study programme.
English requirements
English language requirements are not specified in the provided record. Applicants should check the current Charles University admission guidance for the programme’s language of instruction and accepted test types/scores.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to Master’s studies is based on completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate.
- Admission to post-bachelor (Master’s) studies is conditioned by completed education in any type of study programme.
- The condition for admission to study is a completed bachelor’s degree in the same or a related study programme.
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Work Permits
After completing your studies in the Czech Republic, you may be eligible to apply for a residence permit for the purpose of employment or for another relevant post-study status, depending on your individual situation and the current rules in force.
General eligibility (typical requirements)
- You must have successfully completed your degree programme.
- You must meet the Czech immigration requirements for the specific residence/work purpose you apply for (e.g., employment contract or job offer, or other qualifying conditions).
- You must submit the required documents and meet deadlines set by the Czech authorities.
Important notes
- Work rights and permit duration depend on the type of residence permit granted and on the current Czech legal framework.
- Rules can change; always verify the latest guidance with the Czech Ministry of the Interior / relevant authority and your university’s international office.
