BMus Integrative Komposition (Integrative Composition) at Folkwang University of the Arts

Programme overview

Bachelor of Music for composers that reflects the increasingly cross-genre demands of contemporary composition, from new works for the concert hall to music in media contexts and published recordings.

Faculty: Music | Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 240 ECTS | Study mode: full-time (part-time possible); German-taught | Intake: Winter semester (October) | Location: Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Four artistic subjects: instrumental composition, electronic composition, composition and visualisation, and pop composition. Students choose one as their central artistic subject (ZKF) for the whole programme and learn the others for one year each as integrative artistic subjects (IKF).

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Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or recognised equivalent; waivable for exceptional artistic talent if at least the Mittlerer Schulabschluss is held, per the framework aptitude-test regulations). Pass the Folkwang aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung). Applicants without a German school qualification must show German at level B1 (CEFR) at enrolment. Application deadline 15 March for the following winter semester; EUR 50 application fee. Aptitude test for winter semester 2027/28: 21-28 May 2027.

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 240 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.folkwang-uni.de/home/musik/studiengaenge/integrative-komposition-bmus/basisinfos-bewerbung

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