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BA Musikwissenschaft (Musicology) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Studies musical phenomena and musical action. Offered as a core or minor subject within the two-subject bachelor.

Faculty: Fachbereich 07 - Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Kunstgeschichte und Musikwissenschaft  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught; Two-subject bachelor)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Courses in musicological working, musical analysis, European music history from its beginnings to today and musicology and professional practice (core subject only); from the 4th semester students choose courses from two areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Good English reading ability (no separate proof). German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early June to 1 September; summer semester: early December to 1 March. Earlier deadlines apply when combined with a restricted-admission subject.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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