Popular Musicpart time, full time

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

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Popular Music

Annotation

Website of the Institute: https://folkwang-popinstitut.de/

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirements for the Master's degree course in Popular Music are a professionally qualifying certificate of academic degree, relevant practical experience and artistic aptitude. An aptitude test will be carried out.

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

Until 15.03.2026

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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