Musicology full time
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Mainz
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Music History
- Musicology
Focus
Musicology as a Historical Cultural Science, Theatre Studies, Book Studies, Music Theory, Music Informatics, Art History, Media Management, Ethnology
Target group
The study of Musicology at the JGU traditionally conveys a broad access to the subject, consistently integrating the sub-disciplines of the subject, which links the academic training with practice-oriented elements, as well as expanding on and reinforcing Musicology using a decidedly cultural-historical orientation. The central concept of the Master's degree course in Musicology exists in a clear theoretical and application-oriented consolidation of essential core competences of musicological thought and work, as well as a broad placement in cultural-historical subject and methodological discourse.
Annotation
If the degree was obtained abroad: officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).
Admission requirements
or
an equivalent degree with an equivalent level of subject-specific pass/fail courses and graded courses.
Sufficient proficiency in one other modern language or Latin is required.
The ability to play an instrument is highly recommended for the Musicology course. A well-founded knowledge of Music Theory is also required.
Consulting the student advisory service on the subject of Musicology prior to starting the Master's course is strongly recommended.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 10.07.2027
End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry at 17.07.2027 - Winter semester 2027/2028: 18.10.2027 - 12.02.2028
End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry: 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. For Master´s degree programmes with an aptitude test, the application deadline already ends on 15.11. Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Winter semester (2027/2028)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Application deadline for degree courses subject to an aptitude test is 15.05 of the respective year. Please also note the even earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German