MA Music, Sound, Performance at Freie Universität Berlin

Programme overview

Music, Sound, Performance is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin, offered by the Department of Philosophy and Humanities (Institute for Theatre Studies Musicology) and leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, English, German as the language of instruction, a start in the winter and summer semester. Music as performance, whether musical theater, instrumental music, or sound installations, is the focus of the MA Music, Sound, Performance program. What are the historical premises of such musical performances or stagings?

Faculty: Department of Philosophy and Humanities | Department: Department of Philosophy and Humanities Institute for Theatre Studies Musicology | Duration: 4 semesters | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

The Master's degree is divided into six modules and culminates in the writing of a Master's thesis. A stay abroad is recommended for the second or third semester (Erasmus+ programme or DAAD).

Career pathways

The interdisciplinary approach of the MA program Music, Sound, Performance offers students a vital edge in rapidly changing professions.

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Entry requirements

In order to qualify for enrollment in the MA program Music, Sound, Performance it is required that students acquired: a German or equivalent foreign university degree that qualifies the holder for professional practice. In addition, students must demonstrate completion of at least 20 credit points in musicology courses. Of these, 10 credit points may have been earned in music-related artistic and practical courses, and prooven English language skills at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or an equivalent. More information on English language requirements . For applicants who have obtained their degree at a foreign university or equivalent institution, proof of German language skills must be provided. This can be done by passing the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH) or by providing proof of an equivalent level of knowledge according to the Regulations for the German Language Test for University Admission of Foreign Applicants at Freie Universität Berlin.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/bewerbung/index.html

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