Schüler und Schülerinnen im Musikunterricht. Bild Getty Images.

Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy/School Music II The classroom as a stage for creative music teaching

Graduates of this specialisation are qualified to teach music at a baccalaureate school. The programme concludes with a master’s diploma in School Music II and provides both artistic-subject specialist skills and teaching expertise. Throughout this integrated programme, students have ample opportunity to apply their new skills in practice, which is the perfect way to prepare for a career in teaching.

Zwei Personen mit Unterlagen im Unterricht; eine sitzt am Tisch und blättert in einem Dokument.

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Drei Holzwürfel mit den Buchstaben

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What we offer

Some of the special features that set our courses apart:

What to expect

Key aspects of the programme include:

  • Advanced study of didactics, pedagogy and psychology
  • Weekly one-to-one tuition in the artistic main subject and instruction in piano, singing, percussion and improvisation
  • «Cross-profile»-oriented ways of thinking in theory and practice 
  • Preparation for a career in teaching with supervised work experience at partner schools
Schulmusik 2-Absolvent Roman Müller während des Musikunterrichts an einem Gymnasium.

What to expect?

Graduate Roman Müller talks about the musical breadth of the programme as well as the practical experience he was able to gain during his studies.

Dozent Pirmin Lang über den Master-Studiengang Schulmusik 2.

Between teacher and music educator

Lecturer Pirmin Lang on the content and structure of the Master's programme in School Music II.

Portrait von Alumnus Michael Rickli.

A versatile balancing act (only in German)

Alumnus Michael Rickli works as a freelance drummer, as a music teacher and as a househusband. Following the Bachelor of Arts in Music, Jazz profile, he completed the Master's programme in School Music II.

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Classes can be attended by appointment. Interested parties should contact the lecturers or the study coordinators directly and arrange an appointment together. The contacts can be found on this website or under the relevant degree programme.

Facts

Degree

Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy

Specialisation
  • School Music 2
Field of activity
Admission
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Entrance examinations
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Requirement
About the exam content
Application deadline

February 28, 2026

Commencement of studies

September 14, 2026

Semester dates
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Information events
Language of instruction
  • German
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees
All information may be found here
Place of study

Lucerne-Kriens

Duration of studies

2 years

Time model
  • full-time

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