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MA Musikwissenschaft (Musicology) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master on musical phenomena and musical action, with research questions of current musicology.

Faculty: Fachbereich 07 - Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Modules on Positions of Musicology, Current Research Questions, Musicology in Practice, Music Historiography and Musicology as a Historical Cultural Science; in the deepening profile two of four further modules such as Music and Digitality are chosen.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Bachelor's degree with 60 credit points in Musicology or an equivalent degree; instrumental skills are strongly recommended and sound music-theory knowledge is essential. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 1 September.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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