Music Theory and Composition 1

Education facts

Code: MUGL45

The course comprises two modules. The course content prepares students for placement within the subject area. Module 1: Music education, 1 ECTS cr. This module covers methodologies for teaching music theory and composition, primarily at the upper secondary school level but also in primary education. It includes practice teaching through classroom observation (auscultation). Module 2: Music knowledge, 6.5 ECTS cr. This module includes activities where students, in level-based groups, practice notating and reproducing rhythms, melodies, and chords. In the instrumentation section, fundamental principles for writing for the most common instrument families are presented, along with basic instrumental knowledge. In the composition section, various composition techniques are introduced and discussed.

Entry requirements

Music and Music Teaching 1, 22.5 ECTS credits, and School as System and Idea - Music teachers, 7.5 ECTS credits, plus registered for Music and Music Teaching 2, 15 ECTS credits, or equivalent

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 Theory and Composition 1

  Karlstad University

  Arvika

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %