Bachelor's Programme in Music in Education
48 monthsProgramme duration
17 Mar, 2026Application Deadline
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BEd
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The first study year is an introduction to the multifaceted career of music teacher, such as primary edu ation, secondary education and other fields of music education. The study programme is based on three pillars: teaching, performing and theory, offering subjects such as music theory, ear-training, music history, educational subjects, methodology, singing lessons, lessons on your instrument, lessons in guitar and piano accompaniment and conducting.
During their studies, students are exposed to a variety of musical styles in all their subjects - popular music, jazz, classical music and world music. Given the multicultural character of education currently given in the Netherlands, world music is a substantial component of nearly all subjects. Workshops and ensembles focusing on music from Latin America, Africa and Asia are offered.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BEd
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The first study year is an introduction to the multifaceted career of music teacher, such as primary edu ation, secondary education and other fields of music education. The study programme is based on three pillars: teaching, performing and theory, offering subjects such as music theory, ear-training, music history, educational subjects, methodology, singing lessons, lessons on your instrument, lessons in guitar and piano accompaniment and conducting.
During their studies, students are exposed to a variety of musical styles in all their subjects - popular music, jazz, classical music and world music. Given the multicultural character of education currently given in the Netherlands, world music is a substantial component of nearly all subjects. Workshops and ensembles focusing on music from Latin America, Africa and Asia are offered.
Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the bachelor programme at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, candidates should possess a graduation certificate from an institution of secondary education a recognised equivalent of a Dutch VWO or HAVO certificate at the start of their study.
In order to be admitted to the programme, you have to pass the entrance exam.
In addition to the theory entrance examination during which the student's musical ear and knowledge of general music theory are tested, he/she will also be required to take a so-called 'practical' entrance examination.
The practical entrance examination takes place in a group within which each student will demonstrate their musical abilities and will collectively perform a task with the other candidates. The student's ability to communicate with the group, in addition to their musical proficiency, will be taken into consideration.
https://www.conservatoriumvanamsterdam.nl/en/study/music-in-education/bachelor/application-and-admission/
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