Charles University

Czech Republic
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Masters

Master’s in Music Instrument Teaching (Teacher Education of Playing Instrument)

Offered at Charles University, Czech Republic
DegreeMasters
FieldMusic Instrument Teaching MA
Duration2 years
Tuition180000.00

Overview

This Master’s programme at Charles University develops advanced musical, pedagogical, and didactic competencies for teaching an instrument (e.g., piano or violin) in school and music-education settings. You combine subject-specific training with education sciences and supervised teaching practice in lower and upper secondary contexts.

About this programme

This Master’s programme at Charles University develops advanced musical, pedagogical, and didactic competencies for teaching an instrument (e.g., piano or violin) in school and music-education settings. You combine subject-specific training with education sciences and supervised teaching practice in lower and upper secondary contexts.
  • Level: Master’s (post-bachelor)
  • Focus: Instrument teaching and music education didactics
  • Target settings: Lower and upper secondary schools and basic music education institutions
  • Delivery format: Not specified in the provided record (please confirm with the university)
  • Credits/Duration: Not specified in the provided record (please confirm with the university)
  • Language of instruction: Not specified in the provided record (please confirm with the university)
  • Tuition fees: Not specified in the provided record
  • Start dates: Not specified in the provided record

Programme Structure

The programme combines advanced education-science training with instrument teaching, music education didactics, and supervised teaching practice. Course content is organised around the following academic areas:

  • Pedagogy
  • Psychology
  • General Didactics
  • Special Pedagogy
  • General and Social Pedagogy
  • General, Developmental and Social Psychology

Teaching practice and application: The curriculum includes a practical component in school environments, where you apply didactic methods and refine your teaching skills under guidance.

Creative and educational activities: You develop deeper competence in music education through creative work and didactic reflection, linking musical content to learning objectives and student needs.

Academic requirements

Specific GRE/GMAT/GPA thresholds are not listed in the provided record.

English requirements

Specific English test requirements are not listed in the provided record. If the programme is taught in Czech or another language, you may be required to demonstrate proficiency—please confirm with Charles University.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Admission to Master’s studies requires completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate.
  • Admission to Post-Bachelor Master’s studies requires completion of a relevant prior degree programme.
  • Admission is conditional on having completed a bachelor’s degree in the same or a closely related field.

Note: The provided record does not specify additional portfolio/audition, interview, or subject-specific requirements. Please verify whether the programme requires proof of musical proficiency or teaching experience.

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Work Permits

Post-study work options: After completing your Master’s degree, you may be eligible to apply for a residence/work permit to stay in the country where you studied, depending on local immigration rules.

  • Eligibility: Typically requires proof of successful completion of your programme and compliance with the conditions of your student residence permit.
  • Duration: The permitted length of stay for job-seeking or employment varies by country and by the type of permit you apply for.
  • Employment requirements: Some routes require you to secure a job offer or meet salary/qualification thresholds.
  • Timing: Applications are usually submitted before your current residence permit expires.

Country-specific note (Czech Republic): Rules for post-study residence and work permits in the Czech Republic depend on your study status and the permit category available at the time of application. Please check the latest guidance from the Czech Ministry of the Interior or the official immigration portal for the most accurate requirements.

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