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Musicology (dual-subject bachelor’s course)full time

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Paderborn
Deadlines
October 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Musicology

Annotation

Musicology can only be taken in combination with another subject as part of a dual-subject Bachelor degree course;
At the beginning of the programme, a musical level of knowledge is required, which at least corresponds to that of an upper-level advanced course in the subject of music in secondary school.
The course is offered by the musicology seminar of the University of Paderborn in Detmold. There is a cooperation with the Hochschule für Musik Detmold for the artistic parts.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

The Bachelor’s programme in Teaching Qualification for Vocational Colleges is open to anyone who has 1. the higher education entrance qualification certificate (general or restricted to a relevant subject) or the entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or evidence of previous education that is recognised as equivalent by legislation or the responsible state authority, or anyone who meets the requirements for applicants who are considered to be qualified as a result of vocational training or those under the regulations on applicants with international educational qualifications.
2. \ t as a student applicant who has not acquired his or her admission requirements at a German-speaking institution, has sufficient knowledge of the German language. For unrestricted admission to or enrolment on all degree courses, the applicant must prove the language ability required for study. Further details are governed by the current version of the German language proficiency test for access to higher education at the University of Paderborn.

Lecture period

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office

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

    Information from the International Office

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)

    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)

    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.

Winter semester (2024/2025)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office

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

    Information at the International Office

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026

Languages of instruction

Main language

German