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MA Musicology at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

The department of musicology covers all theoretical and practical variations and contexts of music. The Department of Musicology at Heidelberg University puts the scientific coverage of European musical history from antiquity to the direct present as well as that of popular music at the focus.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Department of Musicology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s degree programme in musicology has profiles to choose from. Applicants must choose from the profiles of Historical musicology and popular music research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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