MMus Integrative Musiktheorie (Integrative Music Theory) at Folkwang University of the Arts

Programme overview

Four-semester master reflecting Folkwang's redesigned approach to music theory as an independent discipline. It qualifies graduates for artistic, scientific and pedagogical professions, including teaching at universities, music schools and general schools.

Faculty: Science and Pedagogy | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS | Study mode: full-time (part-time possible); German-taught | Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April) | Location: Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Students choose one emphasis (Didaktik, Historische Musiktheorie, or Komponieren / Instrumentieren / Arrangieren / Produzieren) and a companion subject such as conducting, voice or an instrument. Music production skills, including functional music and composing for film, theatre and dance, and work with new electronic media are emphasised.

Career pathways

Pedagogical, scientific and artistic professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Professional degree in a music-related artistic or scientific programme (Diplom, bachelor, Staatsexamen or comparable). Pass the Folkwang aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung). Applicants without a German school qualification must show German at level C1 (CEFR) at enrolment. Application deadline 15 March for the following winter semester and 15 November for the following summer semester; EUR 50 application fee.

Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.folkwang-uni.de/home/wissenschaft/studiengaenge/integrative-musiktheorie/basisinfos-bewerbung

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