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MA Musikwissenschaft (Musicology) at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme that researches and teaches the creation processes, functions and meanings of music, crossing subject boundaries to include cultural and social sciences and digital humanities.

Faculty: Art, media, music, textiles  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Six general modules deepening basic musicological questions and methods of current research, with individual choice from many thematic seminars.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in research and in fields related to music and culture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree of at least six semesters covering music history and cultural contextualisation, harmony and music analysis, and methods of musicological research; the examination board checks eligibility. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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