Musicologyfull time

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Deadlines
February 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
February 2026 (EU)
February 2026 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Musicology

Focus

Musicology Processes, Analysis, History of Music in a European and Global Context, Cultural-Sociological and Ethnographical Perspectives, Issues of Musical Interpretation and Performance, Contemporary Music and Sound Art, Edition Philology, Intermedial Aspects and Popular Music, Historical Musicology, Ethnomusicology

Annotation

A minor subject is required. This degree course is offered both as a major subject and as a minor subject.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements

An OSA (Online Study Choice Assistant) is available for the degree programme. Participation is a prerequisite for applying for enrolment (after admission) in the Musicology degree programme. Admission requirements are knowledge of English and one other foreign language. Knowledge of European musical notation and general music theory is not compulsory, but is an important prerequisite for dealing with music, which you can also acquire at the beginning of the degree course. Mastering an instrument is not necessary, but helpful.

Lecture period

  • 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
  • 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2025)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.12.2025 - 28.02.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.12.2025 - 28.02.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.12.2025 - 28.02.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.12.2025 - 28.02.2026

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 31.08.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 31.08.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 31.08.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    as per letter of acceptance

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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