Musicology (dual-subject Master's course) in combination with an artistic subjectfull time

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Essen
Deadlines
March 2026 (Aptitude test)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Musicology
  • Singing, Speaking
  • Instrumental Music
  • Music Theory
  • Choir, Choir Direction

Focus

Artistic subjects: Choral and Ensemble Conducting, Instrumental Training, Gregorianics, Music Theory, Vocal Training/Singing, a) Historical Musicology, b) Concert and Music Theatre Studies, c) Music and Civilisation Studies, klassischer Gesang, Populargesang (Pop/Jazz/Musical), Barockcello, Barockoboe, Barockviola, Barockvioline, Akkordeon, Blockflöte, Cembalo, Fagott, Gitarre, Harfe, Horn, Klarinette, Klavier, Kontrabass, Oboe, Orgel, Posaune, Querflöte, Saxophon, Schlagzeug/Pauke, Traverso, Trompete, Tuba, Viola, Viola da Gamba, Violine, Violoncello, Jazz-E-Bass, Jazz-Gitarre, Jazz-Klavier, Jazz-Kontrabass, Jazz-Posaune, Jazz-Saxophon, Jazz-Schlagzeug, Jazz-Trompete

Annotation

The course of study is a dual-subject Master's course in combination with one of the following artistic subjects: Choral and Ensemble Conducting, Instrumental Training, Gregorianics, Music Theory, Vocal Training/Singing

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirement: a certificate of academic degree with a final grade of "good" or better (grade point average up to 2.5) a minimum of three years of study in Musicology, Music Teacher Training, Music Education or Music Theory as a science-related subject. An aptitude test will be carried out.

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

Until 15.11.2026

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

Until 15.03.2026

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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