Musicology - Master of Arts
Music permeates all areas of life and we encounter it in all media. It influences emotions, holds social groups together and is an important part of the history of individuals and societies. The Musicology degree course is correspondingly diverse.
Music permeates all areas of life and we encounter it in all media. It influences emotions, holds social groups together and is an important part of the history of individuals and societies. The Musicology degree course is correspondingly diverse.
The range of courses includes courses in historical musicology, systematic musicology (music psychology, sociology, acoustics) and music and media technology, and students have access to a professionally equipped recording studio, numerous analog and digital instruments and devices and an extensively stocked media library. Musical ensembles, bands, choirs and orchestras in the subject also offer a wide range of opportunities for practical activities. Internships prepare students for entry into the profession.
You can find more information about the course on the website of the Institute of Musicology and Music Education.
Musicology graduates have a wide range of career options: they work in concert and cultural management, in publishing houses, as music journalists, as developers and programmers for new learning media or as composers of film music and soundtracks in the entertainment sector, in publishing houses for books, sheet music or learning media. A career in research and teaching is also possible.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Musicology, Music (Teacher Education) or a closely related degree program with a musicology component of at least Crediit Points (30 CP). Further information on the access requirements can be found in the admission regulations.
Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
This program is not subject to admission restrictions.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
German and international applicants with German certification can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under Master's degree programs (single subject).
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
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This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.