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MA Musikwissenschaft: Musik als Kunstwerk und kulturelle Praxis (Musicology: Music as Artwork and Cultural Practice) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Gives in-depth musicological competences for research and the music industry, with a double perspective on the aesthetic and cultural dimensions of music. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Musikwissenschaft  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Consecutive, largely research-oriented programme building on musicology (or music-related) bachelor's degrees with a broad range of courses.

Career pathways

A scientific basis for work at research and editorial institutes, music colleges, universities, concert halls, music theatres and music schools.

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Entry requirements

Professional degree in musicology or a related music degree, or another bachelor's with at least 60 credit points of musicology in the elective area, or equivalent achievements; aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung). Open admission (no numerus clausus). Aptitude test (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung) required. Application period: 02.05. – 15.09. for winter semester; 01.12. – 15.03. for summer semester; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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