Licence Physique - Musicologie (double licence) at Université Grenoble Alpes

Programme overview

Unique multidisciplinary programme leading in three years to two licence diplomas, one in physics and one in musicology, for motivated students with a good scientific level and regular musical practice. It mixes the knowledge and methods of the exact sciences (physics, mathematics, computer science) and the humanities (music history, analysis, musical practice, writing, acoustics), with crossed teaching such as acoustics and sound processing. Content has the same level and demands as the single licences but is arranged to allow success in both disciplines.

Faculty: Département de la licence sciences et technologies (DLST), UFR ARSH and UFR PhITEM | Duration: 3 years (two licences) | Study mode: full-time; Grenoble; about 27 hours of teaching per week; taught in French | Intake: September to June | Location: Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Lectures, tutorials, practical work, choirs, music-writing workshops, collective practice and specialised scientific teaching, about 27 hours a week with substantial personal work.

Career pathways

Solid base for master's study (physics, musicology, acoustics, sound engineering), engineering schools or teaching careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Limited places; for highly motivated students who play music regularly and have a good scientific level. Selection on file then interview; pre-selected candidates are called at the beginning of June.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee (licence, licence professionnelle, BUT) for French, EU/EEA and Swiss students and other students entitled to national rates; excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students not entitled to national rates; excludes CVEC. Source

Intake: September to June

Duration: 3 years (two licences)

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