BA Musicology (2-field, Minor Field) at University of Freiburg

The Bachelor’s degree in Musicology (Minor) introduces students to core questions and methods of musicology, offering insights into music-historical developments and scholarly approaches to musical sources and practices. This programme features a broad methodological approach, combining historical, theoretical, empirical, and ethnomusicological perspectives. Students can develop a flexible academic profile alongside their major, with special emphasis on engaging with diverse musical sources.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Bachelor’s degree in Musicology (Minor) provides foundational knowledge in Historical Musicology while also introducing students to theoretical, systematic, and ethnomusicological approaches. The programme combines an introduction to music history with methodological and analytical skills, emphasising critical engagement with musical sources, practices, and discourses.

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