Musicology Paderborn University
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Musicology
Target group
Graduates with a Bachelor's where the degree must contain components in the following fields: - A thesis in a culture, humanities or social sciences of approx. 60,000 to 75,000 characters that deals with a subject-specific issue independently by means of scientific methods within a set time period and that presents the results properly - Study components in harmonics and counterpoint of at least 8 ECTS credits and - Musicology components of at least 36 ECTS credits, including edition and notation, a scientific research paper of at least 20,000 to 25,000 characters and an introduction to musicology processes. The examination board determines compliance with requirements.
Admission requirements
Degree that includes the following skills: • Knowledge of and ability to apply basic knowledge of music history and the cultural contextualisation of music. • Knowledge of and ability to apply basic knowledge of syntax and music analysis. • Methodological competences related to musicological research and research.
Lecture period
- 08.04.2024 - 19.07.2024
- 07.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2024/2025)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025
Languages of instruction
Main language
German