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Bachelor of Arts Musikinformatik / Musikwissenschaft at Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe

Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe, Germany

Programme overview

Combined degree in music informatics and musicology, with weighting options: both subjects equally, music informatics as main subject, or musicology as main subject. Awards the Bachelor of Arts.

Faculty: Institut für Musikinformatik und Musikwissenschaft (IMWI)  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; on-campus; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Music informatics covers audio and media technology, programming, interactive sensor-based systems, computer-assisted and empirical music research and sound design. Musicology covers research methods, music history, music theory, music psychology, cognition and acoustics. Ends with a written thesis and oral examination.

Career pathways

Graduates work in research, the music industry, music mediation, media and cultural institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entrance examination required; applications by 15 June for the Winter semester.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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