Musicologyfull time

  • Master of Arts

    Master
    Degree

  • 4 semesters

    Standard period of study (amount)

  • Paderborn

    Location

  • October 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Musicology

Target group

Graduates with a Bachelor's where the degree must contain components in the following fields: - A thesis in a culture, humanities or social sciences of approx. 60,000 to 75,000 characters that deals with a subject-specific issue independently by means of scientific methods within a set time period and that presents the results properly - Study components in harmonics and counterpoint of at least 8 ECTS credits and - Musicology components of at least 36 ECTS credits, including edition and notation, a scientific research paper of at least 20,000 to 25,000 characters and an introduction to musicology processes. The examination board determines compliance with requirements.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Degree that includes the following skills: • Knowledge of and ability to apply basic knowledge of music history and the cultural contextualisation of music. • Knowledge of and ability to apply basic knowledge of syntax and music analysis. • Methodological competences related to musicological research and research.

Lecture period
  • 07.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
  • 08.04.2024 - 19.07.2024

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2024/2025)
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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