Music and Music Teaching 1

Education facts

Code: MUGL40

The course comprises four modules. The course content prepares students for school-based placements within the subject area. Module 1: Instrument, 7.5 ECTS cr. This module includes main instrument studies, ensemble playing with the main instrument, ergonomics, and fundamental approaches to musical interaction. Module 2: Instrument continuation, 3 ECTS cr. This module includes chord instruments (piano), ensemble instruments, and voice training. Module 3: Music education, 6 ECTS cr. This module covers general music education, instrumental teaching methodology, and group teaching methods. Module 4: Music knowledge, 6 ECTS cr. This module primarily includes ear training, practical ear training exercises, music theory, chord theory, polyphony, and digital music/notation production. In the modules where music is the primary subject, a general introduction to teacher education is provided, including its role as an academic professional training program.

Entry requirements

General admission requirements and an approved skills test in music

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Music and Music Teaching 1

  Karlstad University

  Arvika

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 75 %