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Musicology
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)
| Standard period of study | 6 semesters |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester |
| Teaching language | German |
| Combinability | Dual-subject bachelor’s degree programme, combined with a second subject |
| Credit points | Subject A: 78 CP + Subject B: 78 CP + integrated Degree: 12 LP + Bachelor’s Thesis: 12 CP = 180 CP |
Course description
Why does music move us? What can music reveal to us about human thought and emotion, as well as about human social and political behaviour, both past and present? The study of ethnological, systematic and/or historical musicology provides answers to these questions and offers insights into broader psychological, social and cultural themes. To this end, empirical and data science-based methods, as well as other largely interdisciplinary approaches, are employed.
Requirements
To succeed in your studies, you need above all an interest in the subject matter, a love of reading and a critical approach to texts and scientific theories. In addition, you should be able to study independently and have good verbal communication skills.
Desirable prior knowledge for the course includes knowledge of elementary music theory, proficiency in musical notation, and practical experience in music.
Dokumente/Downloads
Language proficiency and other requirements
It is assumed that you have sufficient knowledge of English to understand academic texts written in English. You do not need to provide proof of this knowledge.
Career perspectives
After successfully completing your bachelor's degree, you have the option of continuing on to a master's degree to deepen your specialist knowledge and/or specialize. Alternatively, you can also start working directly in various professional fields. We recommend always completing internships during your studies for better orientation. Internships can be in certain circumstances recognized for your study programme or your Studium Integrale.
Suitable career paths for graduates of the Bachelor’s degree programme include the media sector, music management, and public and commercial cultural institutions. Possible career fields include, for example:
- Print media
- Radio
- Television
- The music and recording industry
- Music management (artist agencies, public and commercial cultural institutions, and event organisers)
- Music publishing (editing, production)
- Music programming (opera houses, theatres, orchestras)
- Music archives and memorial sites
- Music and instrument museums, ethnological museums, technical museums
- Software industry (entertainment and specialist music software)
- Advertising industry
Application for the first semester
You can register on the KLIPS 2.0 portal during the application period. You can find further information on the website of the Student Application and Registration Office. Prospective students who are not EU citizens should visit the website of the International Office for information on the application formalities.
Only for NC subjects: It is possible to submit a special application under certain circumstances, e.g. if you are a minor or an elite athlete or in cases of hardship. You can find information on special applications here.