Study programme code

KUMUM.FK

Study programme administrator

Vaike Kiik-Salupere

MER study programme code

144344

version code

KUMUM/16.FK

School / college

FK - Baltic Film, Media and Arts School

Study programme title in Est.

Muusikaõpetaja

study programme title in Engl.

Music Teacher

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Education

Study programme group

teacher training and educational science

Study programme subgroup

Teacher training with subject specialisation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma of Higher Education or a corresponding qualification, additional requirement of musical preparation at the undergraduate level. Admission exam. show more...

Minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister (muusikaõpetaja)

Study programme aims and objectives

- The joint degree program is designed to provide a comprehensive academic education in music in the field of educational sciences and teacher training, show more...
the competence to work as a music teacher (at the primary school, basic school and upper secondary school level) and a readiness for continuing studies, including doctoral studies;
- To create opportunities to form a knowledge and research-based approach to teaching and a willingness for continuous professional development;
- To enable the development of a music teacher with an understanding of multicultural society who values national traditions and modern teaching methods.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- knows and understands the aims, principles and tendencies of music education, and values music in a broader socio-cultural context show more...

- has broad and systematic knowledge of educational sciences and subject didactics and practical skills for working as a music teacher in preschool, basic school or upper secondary school
- is able to carry out musical activities and music lessons using the didactic possibilities included in various methodological approaches
- is able to reflect on their activities as a music teacher, plan the student's development and one's further development in general educational and interdisciplinary competences
- orients in music history, music theory and different music genres, applying this knowledge in practical activities, and is able to play music at a level adequate for a music teacher
- has acquired the knowledge and skills for conducting scientific research in their profession
- is able to work with different target groups and to treat specific expertise in the broader context of society and culture, and to express themselves professionally in at least one foreign language

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume and compiling and defending the Master’s thesis. show more...
Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.