Vocational and instrumental instruction MA/M.Mus.Ed./MT
Master's programs in vocal and instrumental education aim to educate people for vocal or instrumental instruction The program is tailored to the music school system in IcelandFocused on students gaining understanding and practical knowledge of the music teacher's work.
Information is provided in Icelandic for study programs that have Icelandic as the primary language of construction.
About the program
The Master's in Vocal and Instrumental Education is for those who have a bachelor's degree in music or similar education. The program is also suitable for working teachers in music schools who want to develop and promote themselves in their work. The course is carried out in collaboration with the music department of the Iceland Academy of the Arts.
Emphasis is placed on students gaining an understanding and knowledge of the teacher's work, both academically and on the ground They can organize learning and learning components based on existing curricula and choose suitable learning materials, learning and assessment methods Teaching and communication are also examined in a wider context, and students are encouraged to present their own vision and ideas about art studies and study offerings in society.
In the art education department, a group of people from all art forms has gathered, whose goal is to adopt and develop methods for art education with the widest possible social and ideological references.
Admission requirements
General admission requirements are a bachelor's degree or a similar university program based on the applicant's ability to meet the requirements of the master's program.
For this course there are admission requirements bachelor's degree in music or similar education.
Applications must be accompanied by certified copies of diplomas together with other documents requested by the relevant department Admission Committees evaluate applications based on submitted data and interviews with applicants The Dean appoints admissions committees in consultation with the professional directors and work committees according to procedures presented to the applicants The decision of the admissions committees is final.
Study structure
A guiding principle in shaping learning in vocal and instrumental education is individualization Students have about 12 credits in a so-called focus subject that they can use to strengthen themselves in their chosen field.
The focus subject may take the form of instrumental or vocal lessons but other focuses can also be chosen Examples of areas chosen by students are the emphasis on improvisation in teaching, composition in teaching or, in fact, in any field that students consider important for enhancing their skills in the teaching field.
The program is a two-year (four-semester), 120-unit academic and applied graduate program in vocal and instrumental education that culminates in an M.Mus.Ed. or M.A. degree. Students work a 10, 20 (M.Mus.Ed.) or 30 (M.A) credit final project or complete the course without a final project (MT).
Application and admission process
All applications for studies go through the application portal and all communications regarding the application process will take place there. The application fee is paid in the last step of the electronic application and is ISK 5,000.
Enrolled and enrolled students who have Owl Access also need to create a special access in the communication portal when applying for a new program.
In the electronic application, the applicant has the opportunity to specify the reasons for the application, goals, vision, focus article and more in a short text Applicants receive confirmation that LHÍ has received the application after it has been ascertained that the applicant has submitted all the necessary supporting documents In the art education department, students are admitted once a year and start their studies in the fall semester.
Open for applications
January 14, 2026
Application deadline
13 April 2026
Applications answered
May 2026
Price list
Special instructions of the Faculty of Art Education
In order for the application to be valid, an application fee must be paid and the following documents must be received by the University of the Arts:
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1. Certified copies of diplomas
DutyCertified copies of diplomas, black and white photocopies do not apply.
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2. Reviews of two recommenders
DutyApplicants are asked to write the names and email addresses of two commenters in a field prepared for that purpose in the application. It is desirable that one commenter be associated with the study and the other work.
Recommenders will be contacted and recommendations will be requested as needed.
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3. Statement: Reasons for application
DutyIn this article, applicants are kindly requested to explain it;a. what significance do they believe that the program has for itself,b. what they consider desirable when studying the education of arts and arts in school work.c. what advantages the applicant has to offer that are likely to come in handy in teaching and communication.
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4th CV (CV)
DutyA CV with general information about the applicant must accompany the application A CV must include an overview of education, jobs, language capacity and other experience that the applicant believes is useful in the program The CV should not be longer than two pages. -
Admission process
Applicants who meet all the admission requirements for the study program are invited to an admission interview.
Applicants do not need to bring data to an admission interview unless they are specifically requested by the admissions committee.
The admissions committee of the art education department reviews applications and selects applicants who receive invitations to stay at school.
Applicants who receive an invitation to school must confirm whether they intend to accept it by paying a registration fee for the coming school year.
The decision of the admissions committee is final and the admissions committee is not obliged to give further explanations of its decision.
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Language skills
A master's program in art education is a program taught in Icelandic unless it is a foreign guest teacher, then teaching takes place in English. Applicants must be well able to express themselves orally and in writing in Icelandic in accordance with the requirements of university studies.The applicants' Icelandic language skills must be at least at level B2 according to the definition of the pan-European language assessment framework. The self-assessment framework can be accessed here.