Overview

This Music Education programme offered by University of Gothenburg examines situations where music forms part of upbringing, instruction, cultural transmission, and other forms of influence. Research addresses the frameworks, traditions, requirements, and circumstances shaping learning processes in which artistic sound serves as a central component. The field investigates phenomena occurring across formal and informal settings and explores how such practices function within diverse cultural contexts.

Key Facts

The programme is interdisciplinary in character, drawing upon perspectives from pedagogy, psychology, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, musicology, and artistic inquiry. Through coursework, seminars, and independent thesis work, doctoral candidates develop advanced theoretical and methodological competence, critically investigate relevant scholarly questions, and contribute original knowledge through rigorous academic research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Musical Learning
Music Teaching
Cultural Contexts of Music Learning
Music in Upbringing
Music and Influential Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Music

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree, or at least 240 credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge.

One of the following:

Teacher education qualification in Music including at least 90 credits in Music Education, of which at least 30 credits are at second-cycle level, and an independent project of at least 15 second-cycle credits.
Master of Arts (60 credits) with a major in Music Education.
Applicants with a master's degree in Music and at least 30 second-cycle credits in Music Education may be individually assessed.
Good proficiency in Swedish.
Ability to understand and write academic English.
Equivalent qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.