MA Ethnomusikologie at University of Würzburg

Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology covering ethnomusicological and cultural theory, fieldwork and audiovisual recording methods, applied ethnomusicology and performance practice. Students conduct their own field research at home or abroad and can combine the 45 ECTS option with another 45 ECTS master subject. Instruction is in a mix of English and German.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts (Philosophische Fakultät)  |  Department: Institute of Music Research (Institut für Musikforschung), Chair of Ethnomusicology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (3 semesters of coursework and 1 semester of supervised research); 120 ECTS single-subject or 45 ECTS double-subject; part-time possible  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The single-subject degree has 90 ECTS of coursework plus a 30 ECTS Master's thesis. Core classes: Theorizing Music and Culture, Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Methods, Research Seminar in Ethnomusicology, Applied Ethnomusicology Seminar and Audio Recording and Editing Techniques. Electives rotate and include Organology, Global Music History, Musical Communities in Diaspora and practical ensemble classes such as Irish music and dance, Klezmer and Middle Eastern ensemble.

Career pathways

The programme prepares for advanced academic work in ethnomusicology and for applied work in the public, cultural and education sectors.

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