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MA Musikwissenschaften (Musicology) at University of Oldenburg

University of Oldenburg, Germany

Programme overview

Master teaching skills in four methodological fields of musicology: cultural history of music, systematic musicology, music and media, and musics of the world. Part-time study is possible.

Faculty: Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)  |  Location: Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The 120 CP cover musicological methods, musicology overview, music practice and theory, an elective area (cultural history of music/gender studies, systematic musicology, music and media, musics of the world), an interdisciplinary module and a professionalisation area.

Career pathways

Offers an entry to an academic career and qualifies for leading positions in institutions and projects of contemporary musical life.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in music or musicology or another suitable degree (at least 60 CP), including at least 28 CP in subject-specific and/or didactic content, of which at least 15 CP are subject-specific. No admission restriction. Application deadlines: winter semester 30 September; summer semester 31 March.

Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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