GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The programme qualifies students to work at various educational levels and institutions, from primary to secondary.
Two kinds of MA degrees can be obtained upon completing one of the several teacher’s training programmes at the Academy.
1. Master of Arts Degree (120 credits), a qualification for teaching a musical instrument (classical, jazz and folk instruments), voice or/and solfege and theory in lower grade art-education institutions and music conservatories (secondary-level training institutions). The minimum qualifications for eligibility are: an undergraduate degree in music equivalent to the Liszt Academy of Music Bachelor of Arts degree in music; successfully completed entrance examination and aptitude test.
2. Master of Arts Degree (60 credits), a qualification for teaching a musical instrument (only classical), voice, composition, musicology or/and solfege and theory at both primary and secondary level. The minimum qualifications for eligibility are: a graduate degree in performance equivalent to the Liszt Academy of Music Master of Arts degree in performance; aptitude test.
TRAINING IN KODÁLY MUSIC PEDAGOGY
At the Zoltán Kodály Pedagogical Institute an MA degree programme in Kodály Music Pedagogy was established in 2007. This course concentrates on music education within the traditional school context. The course places a premium on practical experience, linking together lectures and seminars on Kodály’s educational philosophy with the practical application of his concept. Graduates of the programme have important tasks: to awaken musical enthusiasm and to foster artistic talent.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME
The Department of Music Pedagogy also offers an undergraduate degree programme:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree (180 credits) in General Music Studies with Kodály emphasis. This training programme is available in English at the Kecskemét Kodály Institute. Qualification for eligibility is based on successful completion of the entrance examination.
Students enrolled in the BA programme of the department are offered to choose one or more of the following three options as a minor-study programme.
- choral conducting,
- music theory,
- church music with emphasis in choral studies.
The undergraduate degree course is offered for those wishing to continue their studies later at graduate level and pursuing music as a career either in music education, choral conducting, music theory or church music.
MUSIC EDUCATION IN HUNGARY - AN OVERVIEW
The various degree programmes at the Liszt Academy train music pedagogues for the full spectrum of pre-college music schools existing in Hungary. These are the following:
- Basic level (Elementary school and elementary Kodály music school, lower-grade art-education schools)
- Secondary level (Music conservatory, Gymnasium, Music Gymnasium)
Remarks:
In Hungary music education financed by the state is part of the general education system. Hungary has a music school law stating that each child has the right to develop his or her talent.
The elementary Kodály music school combines general education with music education. Daily music lessons are integrated into the general subjects. There are additional choir and in some schools instrumental lessons as well.
Most of lower-grade art-education schools are state sponsored, some are private. Pupils usually start in these schools at the age of 8 and study there till the age of 14. The curriculum is divided into two categories: A and B level. „A” level is meant for amateur studies, level „B” focuses on the training of future professionals.
Music conservatories provide general education combined with advanced studies in music at secondary level. This education is aimed at preparing students for the entrance examination at higher music education institutions. Most of music conservatory students continue their studies in higher music education.
