Musicology full time
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Paderborn
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Musicology
Focus
artistic-musical education, Musicology theatre studies
Annotation
A life without music would be hard to imagine – music is virtually omnipresent. Yet it never stands alone; it is always embedded in a context. Musicology therefore explores all types of music: music as practice, music as art, music as a vehicle of meaning, music as text and much more. Our subject builds a bridge between theory and practice.
For the most part, the seminars and lectures in the field of Musicology take place at the Detmold campus. Individual courses are also offered at other campuses (Uni-Campus Paderborn, HNI Paderborn, KreativInstitut.OWL) or digitally.
Admission requirements
Demonstrate potential for development in playing a musical instrument or in singing.
Foreign language proficiency (English, French, Italian, Latin) and good knowledge of general music theory are recommended. Those who do not fulfil these recommendations have the opportunity to acquire the appropriate knowledge and skills independently at the beginning of their studies.
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
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
01.12.2026 - 15.04.2027 (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
01.12.2026 - 15.04.2027 (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 (2026/2027)
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
Expired
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, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
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, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German