Pedagogical studies
You can work as a teacher after you have completed teachers’ pedagogical studies. At the Sibelius Academy, major subject studies may also include pedagogical studies of different scope that do not provide general pedagogical qualification.
Teachers’ pedagogical studies
Pedagogical studies are required to earn a teacher qualification for the following educational institutions:
- Liberal adult education (adult education centres, folk high schools)
- Conservatories (music and dance)
- Comprehensive school
- General upper secondary school (120 ECTS credits required)
- University of applied sciences
In addition to pedagogical studies, teachers are also required to have a higher education degree. The studies are completed in accordance with the contents approved by the University of Tampere.
Pedagogical studies for subject teachers at the Theatre Academy
At the Theatre Academy, pedagogical studies for subject teachers are included in the curricula of Dance Pedagogy and Theatre Pedagogy Master’s degree programmes.
Pedagogical studies for subject teachers at the Sibelius Academy
The scope of pedagogical studies for subject teachers is 60 ECTS credits, and they provide a general pedagogical qualification.
At the Sibelius Academy, pedagogical studies can be completed in two ways:
- In the Music Education degree programme, the studies are included as compulsory in the curricula of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. (NOTE! The 2.5-year Master’s degree programme does not include the studies in question). You can ask more information on the studies from the study coordinator of the department of Music education.
- In other degree programmes, these studies are an optional module in Master’s-level studies. The application period for the studies is yearly in spring term. You can ask more information on the studies from the study coordinator of the pedagogical studies.
Pedagogical studies in major subjects at the Sibelius Academy
Major subject studies may include pedagogical studies of different scope that do not provide the general pedagogical qualification mentioned above. These studies may include teacher training.
Degree programmes’ pedagogical studies provide students with means for practising self-reflection, developing interactive teaching skills and familiarising themselves with the pedagogical environment of their own instrument. The studies support the overall development of the student as a musician and an artist.
Practice pupils in pedagogical studies
Pedagogical studies utilise practice pupils who visit our facilities weekly for instrument or singing lessons. The lessons are taught by a student and supervised by a teacher from the Sibelius Academy.
Forms related to pedagogical studies
In the pedagogical studies of the Sibelius Academy, you need forms for teacher training and monitoring lessons. You can download and print the forms through the link below.
Completing pedagogical studies based on a continued right to study at Sibelius Academy
Teachers’ pedagogical studies (60 cr)
The study module of teachers’ pedagogical studies (60 cr) is usually included as part of your bachelor’s and master’s degree. If it is not possible for you to complete the entire study module of 60 credits within the normative timeframe of 2.5 years for a master’s degree, you can complement your studies based on a continued right to study.
Students who have graduated within the normative duration of studies
If you graduated within the normative duration of studies, it is possible for you to complete the remaining studies of the study module based on a continued right to study, including the pedagogical studies (21 cr) that are part of the core studies of your major subject/degree programme and that include individual teaching/supervision (teaching practice).
Other students
If you did not graduate within the normative duration of studies, it is possible for you to complete the remaining studies of the study module based on a continued right to study, excluding the pedagogical studies (21 cr) that are part of the core studies of your major subject/degree programme and that include individual teaching/supervision (teaching practice).
How to apply for a separate certificate of the Teacher’s pedagogical studies module (60 cr) at the Sibelius Academy
If, after graduating, you finish the Teacher’s pedagogical studies module (60 cr) with a continued right to study, you can apply for a separate certificate of the module. The certificate will be mailed to you within four weeks of your application.
Completing pedagogical studies of your major subject/degree programme based on a continued right to study
You can complete pedagogical studies of your major subject/degree programme based on a continued right to study.
Students who have graduated within the normative duration of studies
If you graduated within the normative duration of studies, it is possible for you to also complete pedagogical studies that include individual teaching/supervision (teaching practice) and that are part of your major subject/degree programme.
Other students
If you did not graduate within the normative duration of studies, it is possible for you to complete pedagogical studies that are part of your major subject/degree programme, excluding studies that include individual teaching/supervision (teaching practice).
Non-degree pedagogical studies for teachers in the arts
Non-degree pedagogical studies for teachers in the arts are intended to be completed after earning a Master of Arts degree.
The studies are intended for persons with a Master’s degree or equivalent in performing arts, music or visual arts who wish to develop their competence in art pedagogy. Those with a Bachelor’s degree are not eligible.