Charles University

This Master’s programme prepares you to teach instrumental music (piano or violin) in lower and upper secondary schools and related music education settings. You combine advanced musical training with music didactics, pedagogy, and school-based teaching practice. Duration: typically 2 years (Master’s level) Credits: Master’s programme (ECTS) – confirm in the official study plan for your intake Delivery: in-person (school practice and university instruction) Specialisation: Instrumental teaching focus (piano or violin) Language of instruction: confirm for your intake (programme language may vary) Start dates: typically September (confirm exact intake dates) Tuition fees: check current Charles University fee information for your student category Application: submit via the university admissions process for Master’s programmes Prerequisite: relevant Bachelor’s degree in the same or a related field

Programme Structure

Core focus areas

• Music Education issues
• Teaching Music Education in Lower and Upper Secondary Schools
• Musical phenomena and concepts
• Music pedagogical research

Learning and practice components

• School-based teaching practice in basic and upper secondary school settings
• Didactic training for planning, delivering, and evaluating instrumental lessons
• Reflective work linking theory (music education research, pedagogy, psychology) to classroom practice

Instrumental track

• Instrumental teaching specialisation: piano or violin (as specified in the programme offer for your intake)

Assessment

• Coursework and teaching-related assessments aligned with the study plan (confirm details in the official curriculum)

Admission requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in the same or a closely related field
• Completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate
• For Master’s admission, the university evaluates whether your prior studies provide sufficient subject and pedagogical foundations (as defined by the programme requirements)
• English language requirements: not specified in the current record—check the official admissions page for your intake
• GRE/GMAT/GPA: not specified in the current record

Typical application documents (check with the university)

• Application form via the Charles University admissions process
• Proof of completed degree (Bachelor’s diploma and transcript)
• School-leaving certificate
• Any programme-specific documents required for the instrumental track (e.g., evidence of instrumental proficiency), if requested by the faculty

Deadlines and start dates: confirm exact dates for your intake on Charles University’s official admissions calendar.

Work Permits

After completing your Master’s degree, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study residence/work option in the Czech Republic, depending on your individual circumstances and the current immigration rules.

• Eligibility: generally linked to having completed an eligible study programme and holding valid residence status for study at the time of application.
• Duration: the permitted period for post-study stay/work is set by the applicable Czech immigration framework and may vary by case.
• Work rights: post-study residence options are typically intended to allow you to seek employment and/or work in the Czech Republic, subject to the conditions of your permit.
• Important: requirements and timelines can change. Always verify the latest guidance with the Czech Ministry of the Interior / immigration authorities or your university’s international office.

If you are studying in another country or under a different visa/residence category, rules may differ. For the most accurate information, consult the official immigration sources for your situation.