Learning and Teaching Approaches
The purpose of the Degree Programme in Music Education is to familiarise the students with music in general, give them the competence to teach subjects related to music education and to provide them with pedagogic skills. Upon completion of the degree programme, students will be able to work as teachers of music in comprehensive schools and upper secondary schools, as well as serve in several positions that require expertise in music education. In addition, students attain the skills for further academic studies.
The most extensive interaction between the Sibelius Academy and the surrounding society happens at the Department of Music Education. The department prepares its students for work in a range of community settings by focussing on:
- musicianship and pedagogy;
- dialogue, critical analysis, and self-reflection;
- the individual in relation to the group.
As skilled professionals, music education graduates will find employment in schools and other educational institutions such as music play schools and music schools for children, teenagers, and adults. Several of our graduates will also go on to develop a career as a professional performer working in various genres.
The Sibelius Academy has a Centre for Music and technology, where the future music teachers are allowed to take courses in, for example:
- Electro-acoustic music;
- Music recording and production;
- Film music;
- Media and sonic arts;
- Live sound engineering
- Music technology oriented tool making;
- Music oriented digital tools and communication skills.
The number of taught hours is estimated at 1800 hours for Bachelor and 1500 hours for the Masters programmes.