Applicants who wish to enrol at the University of Music and Theatre have to provide proof of entitlement (normally: “Abitur”– general/specialized higher education entrance qualification or foreign equivalent). As an exception for music studies and on request, this document might be complemented or replaced by a certificate verifying the passed entrance examination to the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock. Applicants also need to have completed their compulsory education or will presumably have done so before they start their studies.

• Official Length of the programme: four years, 240 ECTS-credits
• Start of the course: winter semester as well as summer semester
• Application period: 1 October to 15 November for the summer semester. 1 March to 15 April for the winter semester.
• University Degree: Bachelor of Music
• Teachers

The Major Specialism modules (“Künstlerisches Kernmodul” and “Obligatorische Vertiefung Kernmodul”, semesters 1 – 8) provide the core of the Bachelor’s course. Major studies are closely connected with playing in the orchestra and chamber music ensembles. Furthermore, students expand their piano skills which enables them to accompany their own percussion students when teaching later on.

Music Comprehension I, II, and III (“Musikerschließung I, II, III”, semesters 1 – 6) are basic modules during which students learn to approach music as a whole. The module Music Education (“Musikpädagogik”, semesters 1 – 2) comprises lectures providing basic pedagogical knowledge and the Teaching module (“Obligatorisches Vertiefungsmodul Didaktik”, semesters 5 – 6) builds on it. During the latter, practical school work with learners becomes part of the study. Those students who wish to work as teachers at music schools after graduating can further develop their pedagogical skills by choosing an optional pedagogical module (such as Elementary Music Education “Elementare Musikpädagogik”, semesters 5 – 6). 

Apart from the mentioned module, there are several others that can be chosen from a module catalogue that either aim towards the refinement of artistic skills (for instance Contemporary Music) or a specialisation (for instance Leading of Ensembles, World Music). One optional module has to be completed.

The advanced study modules in semesters 5 – 8 allow students to expand the knowledge they acquired during the first study period and develop a solid competence.

To allow for a focussed professional preparation, students will choose their specialisation subject in the 7^th semester – continuing in the 8^th – that might either focus on orchestra or solo playing. Through this specialisation, it will be possible to study Drum Set for 2 years (1 year is mandatory) which is a special feature in a classical music course. After two years, students have gained sufficient competence to teach Drum Set at music schools.

Curriculum