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MA Populäre Musik und Medien (Popular Music and Media) at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme, unique in Germany, forming an interface between scholarly reflection and professional practice by combining academic competence with experience in music and media practice.

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

What you will study

Nine modules; students can choose to increase either the cultural studies or the economics share.

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified for senior positions in various fields of pop music cultures.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's in Popular Music and Media or a comparable degree with recognisable pop music components; the examination board decides suitability on the application documents, a motivation letter and possibly an interview, and may set additional requirements. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters (winter semester recommended)

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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