Entrance examination for school music/advanced qualification for teaching at secondary level I and II (AQ LA Sek)

The application period for the winter semester 2026/27 begins on 15.02.2026 and ends on 01.04.2026.

The following steps are required within the application deadline for a successful application in the subject of school music as part of the teacher training courses:

• Receipt of online application incl. upload of supporting documents
• Receipt of application fee

Your application will only be considered if all the steps described have been completed within the application deadline and the online application and application fee have been received.

It is helpful for us if you apply early and send your online application in good time before the application deadline. Any subsequent submissions can still be sent by e-mail within the application deadline to: ines.thiel@hfmt.hamburg.de

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Advanced Qualification for Teaching at Secondary Levels I and II (AQ LASek) degree program leading to a Master of Education (M.Ed.)in School Music is aimed at graduates of a music degree who wish to enter the teaching profession. The names "Q-Master" or "AQ-Master" are also often used for the course.

The course is studied at the HfMT HH and at the UHH.

Here you can find more information about the course, the course structure and the requirements.

Here you can find the dates for the information event for the AQ-Master.

Information on the structure and requirements of the entrance examination can be found in the following entrance examination regulations for the teaching degree programs: