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Music and Performance (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth

University of Bayreuth, Germany

Programme overview

Examines the interplay of music and performance from different perspectives, covering music theatre in its full range (opera, operetta, musical, dance, revue, cabaret), music and theatricality, music and audiovisual media, and music and fine art.

Faculty: Faculty of Languages and Literature  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Draws on methods of musicology, theatre, film, art and dance studies.

Career pathways

Career fields include directing and dramaturgy, public relations in theatres, archives and museums, music journalism, cultural management and the music industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requires a bachelor's degree in Music Theatre Studies or Theatre and Media at Bayreuth or an equivalent degree, and passing the aptitude procedure including an aptitude interview. Application before the certificate needs at least 150 credits; admission with conditions of up to 20 credits is possible. German B2 required.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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