PhD in Musical Theory and Education Charles University Faculty of Education

The Ph.D. study program Music theory and education is set to prepare future scientific staff who will be able to work independently on their creative and scientific work in the area of music education and music theory. The study program is to systematically deepen the knowledge in the area of interest, provides results of music education/pedagogy and music and science research, including the current trends in music education which should develop specific musical competence to begin independent scientific work in the field. The study program provides a scientific framework for the area of research in music pedagogy in compliance with music theory. Program without specialization.

The graduate has a thorough knowledge of the topic of his dissertation. He has the knowledge and skills of the disciplines related to this thesis. He is prepared for pedagogical activities in the tertiary sphere of education as well as for independent scientific work in areas drawing on the results of music-pedagogical and musical-theoretical activities. He is qualified for expert topics, is able to present the results of his activities at the international level, and has experience with research, publication, and grant activities. They are able to solve problems of music theory and education in educational institutions and institutions focused on research work in this area, on its application in practice, and on the presentation of results of music-theoretical and music-pedagogical activities.