Bachelor Music in Education (Taught in Dutch)

Bachelor’s Programme Music in Education (Taught in Dutch)

This programme is conducted in Dutch, and admission requires proficiency in both written and spoken Dutch. Below is a concise overview of the programme. For more detailed information, please visit the Dutch page here.

Our hands-on degree programme equips you to become a proficient music educator through close collaboration with lecturers, students, alumni, and industry professionals. You will deepen your musical knowledge and teaching skills through specialisations, research, projects, independent study, and internships, ensuring excellent career prospects in the Netherlands, the EU, and at all educational levels.

Many graduates pursue careers in:

• Primary and secondary education
• Higher professional education
• Special education or care institutions
• Arts and education organisations
• Independent music education entrepreneurship

Programme Structure

The first two years focus on broad-based development through coursework, projects, and internships, incorporating continuous learning in instrumental/vocal training and music theory. In the third and fourth years, you will select a specialisation:

• Music in Arts Education (MIK) – Applying music education within historical and stylistic contexts in both school and broader settings.
• Orthopaedagogical Music Practice (OMB) – Preparing for roles in special education, working with multidisciplinary care teams to diagnose and address learning challenges.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to work as music educators, consultants, or specialists in arts institutions, facilitating collaboration between education and the arts. This programme also provides a strong foundation for further studies, such as a Master’s in Arts and Education.