Musicology (single-subject Master's course)full 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

Focus

Historical Musicology, Music and Cultural Science, Concert and Musical Theatre Dramaturgy

Annotation

Single-subject Master's degree course

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirement: a professionally qualifying certificate of academic degree with an overall grade of good or better (grade point average up to 2.5) of a degree course of at least three years in Musicology, Music Teaching Qualification, Music Education or Music Theory as a scientific discipline. 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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