Admissions
To apply for a programme at the 8xav福利导航 of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application.
The 鈥淏achelor in Music Education鈥 is both a pedagogical and an artistic study programme. A good, extensive basic musical education is required, both on the instrument and in music theory (solf猫ge). It is aimed at advanced musicians who wish to pursue a professional career as music teachers in the formal and/or non-formal sector.
Don’t hesitate to contact us on admission.bem@uni.lu.
In addition to the documents required for the enrolment on the 8xav福利导航 Platform, student candidates apply by submitting an application file including:
- diplomas, certificates, or other proofs of achievement required according to the chosen field of study,
- a motivation letter, check with the guidelines, CV and
- a link to short music video (length 2-4 min) in which they present their musical skills.
The programme at a glance – 180 ECTS
Specific information for this programme
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Required Degree
Luxembourgish 鈥淒ipl么me de fin d鈥櫭﹖udes,secondaires classiques, g茅n茅rales ou techniques鈥 or an equivalent diploma recognised by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.
Musical competencies: Depending on the choice of specialisation, the conditions of admission to the study programme differ. Applicants who are not holding the required diplomas will have the possibility to participate in an audition and sit a written exam.
Language requirements: English level C1 (CEFR), oral comprehension and expression of the three official languages of Luxembourg (L毛tzebuerg毛sch, French and German) is an advantage -
Language Skills
English level C1, oral comprehension and expression of the three official languages of Luxembourg (L毛tzebuerg毛sch, French and German) is an advantage
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Documents
In addition to the documents required for the enrolment on the 8xav福利导航 Platform, students need to submit an application letter, including a complete file with their:
- Luxembourg secondary school diploma (or foreign diploma recognized as equivalent to the Luxembourg diploma),
- diplomas, certificates, or other proofs of achievement required according to the chosen field of study,
- a motivation letter and
- a link to short music video (length 2-4 min) in which they present their musical skills.
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Procedure
Depending on the course of chosen specialisation (instrument, solf猫ge, early childhood), candidates must submit a file containing the following diplomas, certificates, or other proofs of achievement.
In the absence of the required diplomas, candidates will have the opportunity to take an audition and, if necessary, a written exam. In addition, they will participate in an interview.
The audition, written tests and interview will take place in July.
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Musical requirements
Version EN Instrumental/Vocal Programme (Instrumental Training)
鈥 Diploma of division moyenne sp茅cialis茅e (1st prize) in an instrumental branch or in singing with a mark of 50/60 pts or higher.
If the candidates do not have the required diploma, they may attend an audition in the instrumental/vocal branch and take an admission test in solf猫ge.
Version FR Fili猫re Instrument et Chant
Comp茅tences musicales: selon la fili猫re choisie, les candidat-e-s doivent remettre un dossier contenant les dipl么mes, certificats ou autres preuves de r茅ussite.
Comp茅tences musicales requises pour la fili猫re instrument et chant:
Dipl么me de la division moyenne sp茅cialis茅e (1er prix) dans une branche instrumentale ou en chant avec une note de 50/60 pts ou plus.
Si le candidat ne poss猫de pas le dipl么me requis, une audition dans la section instrumentale/vocale et un test d’admission en solf猫ge pourront lui 锚tre propos茅s.
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Version EN Musical Training (Solf猫ge)
- Diploma of division moyenne sp茅cialis茅e (1st prize) in formation musicale (solf猫ge) with a mark of 50/60 pts or higher
- 2nd cycle (1e mention) diploma in piano
If the candidates do not have the required diplomas, they may attend an audition in piano and take an admission test in solf猫ge.
Version FR Fili猫re Formation Musicale (Solf猫ge)
Comp茅tences musicales: selon la fili猫re choisie, les candidat-e-s doivent remettre un dossier contenant les dipl么mes, certificats ou autres preuves de r茅ussite.
Comp茅tences musicales requises pour la fili猫re formation musicale (solf猫ge):
Dipl么me de division moyenne sp茅cialis茅e (1er prix) en formation musicale (solf猫ge) avec une note de 50/60 pts ou plus.
Dipl么me de 2i猫me cycle (1i猫re mention) en piano.
Si le candidat ne poss猫de pas les dipl么mes requis, une audition de piano et un test d’admission en solf猫ge pourront lui 锚tre propos茅s.
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Version EN Early Childhood Music Education
- Certificate of the division moyenne ou division moyenne sp茅cialis茅e en formation musicale (solf猫ge) with a mark of 50/60 pts or higher
- 2nd cycle diploma in an accompanying instrument (piano, accordion, guitar, etc.)
If the candidates do not have the required diplomas, they may attend an audition (accompanying instrument) and take an admission test in solf猫ge.
Version FR Fili猫re 脡veil Musical
Comp茅tences musicales: selon la fili猫re choisie, les candidat-e-s doivent remettre un dossier contenant les dipl么mes, certificats ou autres preuves de r茅ussite.
Comp茅tences musicales requises pour la fili猫re 茅veil musical:
Certificat de la division moyenne ou division moyenne sp茅cialis茅e en formation musicale (solf猫ge) avec une note de 50/60 pts ou plus.
Dipl么me de 2i猫me cycle (1i猫re mention) dans un instrument d’accompagnement (piano, accord茅on, guitare, etc.).
Si le candidat ne poss猫de pas les dipl么mes requis, une audition (instrument d’accompagnement) et un test d’admission en solf猫ge pourront lui 锚tre propos茅s.
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Candidates who cannot present the required diplomas at the time of enrollment are offered the opportunity to demonstrate their musical skills and knowledge of music theory during an audition.
At the audition, candidates are invited to interpret 2 pieces of music of their choice, chosen from the list of the study program, at the level required for the specialization one applies for.
In addition, they will do a formation musical (FM) test, including performing a solf猫ge lesson (to be prepared), a lecture 脿 vue, a dictation, and a theory test. These FM tests are adapted to the required FM level. For the repertoire lists: see
Instrumental/Vocal Programme
- Level instrumental/vocal repertoire: division moyenne sp茅cialis茅e
- FM test at 1st prize level
- Programme d鈥櫭﹖ude: click
Formation Musical Programme
- FM test at 1st prize level
- Level piano repertoire: 2nd cycle
- Programme d鈥櫭﹖ude for piano: click
Early Childhood Music Education Programme
- FM test at the level of division moyenne ou division moyenne sp茅cialis茅e
- Level piano/accompanying instrument (guitar, accordean, …): 2nd cycle
- Programmes d鈥櫭﹖ude: click
Letter of motivation guidelines
The letter of motivation must include the following elements:
- Musical experiences (max. 400 words): describe personal highlights in the field of music (e.g. competitions, important events, extraordinary concerts, compositions, personal experiences, significant encounters, …).
- Educational experiences (max. 400 words): if applicable, describe your personal experiences in the world of formal or non-formal education, in the field of music or otherwise (e.g. scout instructor, workshop leader, camp counsellor, teacher, children’s choir, …).
- Motivation (max. 400 words): describe the three main reasons why you choose to become a teacher and what makes you feel capable of teaching music (personal skills, role model, encouragement, …).
- Professional perspectives (max. 400 words): describe your desired career path in music teaching, which branch(es) you would like to teach, in which context (music school, kindergarten, public school, …), which audience (children, youth, adults, …).