Our subject is dedicated to exploring forms of musical expression, creative processes and reflection on musical and sound culture within historical, social and media contexts. The focus is on both practical musical activity and the theoretical and pedagogical study of music and music education.
Are you interested in studying music? Here you will find information on our teaching and research projects – ranging from issues in music education and aesthetic education in a school context to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of music, society and digital sound culture. The following pages provide insights into current developments in music education, artistic research and the significance of music in education, public life and cultural participation.
Are you already studying at our university? To ensure you are fully informed and well prepared, we have compiled all the important information regarding the structure and organisation of your degree programme on the following pages. You will also find all the relevant documents and forms clearly organised on our Downloads page, which you can access at any time.
Study and Teaching Downloads
studying music?
Are you interested in studying at Heidelberg University of Education and would like to study music? Perhaps you’d like to have credits from your previous degree programme recognised? If so, you can find out more on our student advisory service pages and locate the relevant contact persons.
Student Guidancefor Prospective Students
As the Music Students’ Association, we are committed to ensuring that music studies are diverse, practical and community-oriented. Whether it be singing, instrumental performance, music theory or teaching methodology – we encourage dialogue, active participation and musical collaboration. Our aim is to keep the subject of music alive and to prepare students as well as possible for their future careers.
In our music library, you’ll find everything you need for your studies and your own musical interests: from reference works and specialist journals, through literature on music history, music education and musicology, to sheet music, teaching materials and songbooks. Whether you’re writing an essay or seminar paper, preparing lessons or simply want to explore a topic in greater depth – you’ll find plenty of inspiration and ideas here. Our collection is listed in the central library catalogue of the Heidelberg University of Education. Just look out for the note ‘Special location: Music Department’. And one more thing: the music library is a reference library – so you can browse, read and work right there on the spot.