Musik (Lehramt an Haupt-, Real- und Gesamtschulen)

Tracks and specialisations

• Unterrichtsfach Musik

From the evaluated documents we could not derive a semester plan that matches the programme’s duration and ECTS – so the modules are listed without semesters. The university’s study plan is authoritative.

• Required modules12 modules

  Depending on track: Unterrichtsfach Musik

  • Dirigieren/Musiktheorie 1Summary by OWWZ: Combines choral conducting and ensemble work with introductory aural training and harmony, including rehearsal piano skills and analytical listening.Semesters 1–2 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester only9 ECTS
  • Inter- und Transdisziplinarität (IuT) 1 (LAB 1)Summary by OWWZ: Examines artistic knowledge and cultural education across disciplines and develops initial performance projects connecting scholarship, art and education.Semesters 1–2 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Leistungsnachweis8 ECTS
  • Künstlerisches BasismodulSummary by OWWZ: Combines the chosen artistic specialism with singing, piano accompaniment and ensemble practice, developing technique, interpretation and creative independence for school music settings.Semesters 1–2 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Leistungsnachweis20 ECTS
  • Musikwissenschaft und musikalische Bildung 1Summary by OWWZ: Connects music history and academic methods with observing and testing music teaching, including evaluation, differentiated support and inclusion.Semesters 1–2 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester only8 ECTS
  • Schulische MusizierpraxenSummary by OWWZ: Explores vocal, instrumental and digital classroom music, movement and performance, linking instrument knowledge, vocal physiology and observation with teaching and health.Semesters 1–2 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Leistungsnachweis15 ECTS
  • Dirigieren/Musiktheorie 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops choral rehearsal methods, conducting, analytical listening and historical compositional techniques through listening, writing and improvisation.Semesters 3–4 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester only9 ECTS
  • Künstlerisches Kernmodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Combines the chosen artistic specialism with singing, piano accompaniment and ensemble practice, developing technique, interpretation and creative independence for school music settings.Semesters 3–4 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester only12 ECTS
  • Musikwissenschaft und musikalische Bildung 2 / Inter- und Transdisziplinarität (LAB2)Summary by OWWZ: Connects observation of music education practice with an independent interdisciplinary project and reflects on both using fundamental educational concepts.Semesters 3–4 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Leistungsnachweis3 ECTS
  • Künstlerisches Kernmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Combines the chosen artistic specialism with singing, piano accompaniment and ensemble practice, developing technique, interpretation and creative independence for school music settings.Semesters 5–6 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester only12 ECTS
  • Musik und Diversität / Inter- und Transdisziplinarität 3 (LAB 3)Summary by OWWZ: Combines musicological observation and project work with music education, ethnomusicology and classroom music making. Diversity and inclusion shape the study of teaching and musical cultures.Semesters 5–6 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester only8 ECTS
  • Künstlerisches Kernmodul 3 (Vertiefung)Summary by OWWZ: Combines the chosen artistic specialism with singing, piano accompaniment and ensemble practice, developing technique, interpretation and creative independence for school music settings.Semesters 7–8 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester only8 ECTS
  • Musikwissenschaft und musikalische Bildung 4 / Inter- und Transdisziplinarität 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops a cross-disciplinary project and examines musical cultures, ethnomusicological methods and the history, media and social contexts of popular music.Semesters 7–8 · Unterrichtsfach Musik · winter semester only7 ECTS
• Required elective from Berufsfeldpraktikum in einem der Studienfächerchoose 6 ECTS · 2 modules

  Depending on track: Unterrichtsfach Musik

  • BerufsfeldpraktikumSummary by OWWZ: Explores music education professions, plans and reflects on teaching situations and documents practical experience in a portfolio.Semesters 3–4 · Unterrichtsfach MusikExam (in German): Leistungsnachweis6 ECTSRequired elective
  • BerufsfeldpraktikumSummary by OWWZ: Explores music education professions, plans and reflects on teaching situations and documents practical experience in a portfolio.Semesters 7–8 · Unterrichtsfach MusikExam (in German): Leistungsnachweis6 ECTSRequired elective
• Required elective from Abschlussarbeit in Musik oder einem anderen Studienfachchoose 8 ECTS · 2 modules

  Depending on track: Unterrichtsfach Musik

  • BachelorarbeitSummary by OWWZ: Independently investigates a defined question in musicology or music education using academic methods and presents the findings in writing.Thesis · Semesters 5–6 · Unterrichtsfach MusikExam (in German): Bachelorarbeit, 8 Wochen, höchstens 50 Seiten8 ECTSRequired elective
  • BachelorarbeitSummary by OWWZ: Independently investigates a defined question in musicology or music education using academic methods and presents the findings in writing.Thesis · Semesters 7–8 · Unterrichtsfach MusikExam (in German): Bachelorarbeit, 8 Wochen, höchstens 50 Seiten8 ECTSRequired elective

Topic profile · Track Unterrichtsfach Musik

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

• Instrumental performance, voice and ensemble65 ECTS: 65 required65 ECTS
• Music theory, composition and ear training57 ECTS: 57 required57 ECTS
• Music education26 ECTS: 26 required26 ECTS
• Musicology13 ECTS: 13 required13 ECTS
• Inclusion and participation11 ECTS: 11 required11 ECTS
• Theatre, acting and stage4 ECTS: 4 required4 ECTS

Curriculum sources

• Nr. 510 | Prüfungsordnung für das Studienfach Musik im Bachelorstudiengang mit Lehramtsoption Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- und Gesamtschulen an der Folkwang Universität der Künste vom 23.04.2025Examination regulations · Version Ordnung vom 23.04.2025; veröffentlicht am 20.05.2025 · checked 15 October 2026
• Modulhandbuch für das Studienfach Musik im Studiengang Musik mit Lehramtsoption Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- und Gesamtschulen, B. A. zur Prüfungsordnung vom 23.04.2025Module handbook · Version Fachprüfungsordnung Nr. 510 vom 23.04.2025 · checked 15 October 2026