Program Overview
Are you curious about the diverse world of music education? Are you ready to explore the possibilities of the music teaching profession? The Bachelor programme “Bachelor in Music Education” is aimed at students who are passionate about music and wish to teach music in music schools or provide musical workshops in non-formal institutions.
Career Opportunities
Study and Career opportunities The programme prepares students for formal and non-formal music education and enables future graduates to:– apply for positions in public and private music education (conservatories, regional and local music schools, private music schools)– work in the non-formal education sector (day care centers, nursing homes, retirement homes, penitentiary centers, day care centers, refugee homes, sheltered workshops, …– continue their studies with a Master degree. More info Download the flyer Objectives The Bachelor of Education aims to educate reflective practitioners. Students learn to foster knowledge, skills, and attitude development in the classroom by taking into account children’s individual and cultural resources. Students are encouraged to develop their own critical thinking and teaching style based on the theoretical foundations acquired in class and to create their own learning path through a variety of individual and group projects in the school and out-of-school context. Students will complete a scientifically based dissertation analysing a pedagogical issue related to school practices. Learning outcomes The competences that students develop during their studies are set out in the teacher profession’s vision statement. The vision statement is based on the expectations of the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth and international professional standards and serves as a reference framework for the internal organisation of the study programme. The aimed competences are summarised in 6 domains: imparting basic knowledge, aptitudes and methods according to specific target groups supporting and fostering the development of a mature and socially responsible personality diagnostics and assessment communication, support and counselling organisation and school development self-reflection and continuous development of professional competences organisation and school development self-reflection and continuous development of professional compe
Program Curriculum
Programme The Bachelor en Enseignement Musical is a 3-year programme (6 full semesters, including 1 mandatory semester at a university abroad). To obtain the degree of Bachelor en Enseignement Musical students must complete at least 180 credits. Classes are taught in English. Admissions Academic Contents Semestre 1 Semestre 1 Semestre 2 Semestre 3 Semestre 4 Semestre 6 Course offer for Bachelor en Enseignement Musical, Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) BEM-101 Internship and Portfolio ECTS credits: 6 Course code: BEM-1 Course title: BEM-101 Internship and Portfolio Number of ECTS: 6 Course code: BEM-1 Module(s): Internship and Portfolio Language: LB, DE, FR Mandatory: Yes Portfolio:Students are familiar with different forms and approaches to a portfolio and have explored several criteria for the pedagogical use of portfolios to enhance professional and personal development.Internship:Students can independently plan, implement and reflect on musical activities in the non-formal education sector that are appropriate for the target group. Portfolio:There are two distinct parts to the first seminar: one is an introduction to the concept of the portfolio (What is it? What are its purposes? Where and how can it be used? What might it look like?) and the second looks at the why of the portfolio (The portfolio as a professional development tool).The second seminar is structured in two distinct parts. The first focuses on identifying the characteristics perceived as important for becoming a teacher/musician, and the second looks at training as a ritual of passage likely to foster the development of professional skills.Emergence of students’ representations of the teaching/music profession.Relating the profile of the ‘ideal’ teacher/musician to the professional skills selected for the course. Observation work to be carried out based on the elements put forward in the seminar.Internship:Students observe in different contexts and institutions, assist musicians, teachers and worksho
Admission Requirements
Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. The “Bachelor in Music Education” is both a pedagogical and an artistic study programme. A good, extensive basic musical education is required, both on the instrument and in music theory (solfège). It is aimed at advanced musicians who wish to pursue a professional career as music teachers in the formal and/or non-formal sector. Don’t hesitate to contact us on admission.bem@uni.lu. In addition to the documents required for the enrolment on the University Platform, student candidates apply by submitting an application file including: diplomas, certificates, or other proofs of achievement required according to the chosen field of study; a motivation letter (check with the guidelines) and CV; a link to short music video (length 2-4 min) in which they present their musical skills. The programme at a glance – 180 ECTS Duration:3 years / 6 sem Language:EN Admissions01 February 2026 – 03 June 2026Open Day Saturday 14 March Fees:400€/ sem. Format: Full time Specific information for this programme Requirements Luxembourgish “Diplôme de fin d’études,secondaires classiques, générales ou techniques” or an equivalent diploma recognised by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.Musical competencies: Depending on the choice of specialisation, the conditions of admission to the study programme differ. Applicants who are not holding the required diplomas will have the possibility to participate in an audition and sit a written exam. Language requirements: English level C1 (CEFR), oral comprehension and expression of the three official languages of Luxembourg (Lëtzebuergësch, French and German) is an advantage English level C1, oral comprehension and expression of the three official languages of Luxembourg (Lëtzebuergësch, French and Germa
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
400€/semester
About University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.
University Profile- Start Date September
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
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