Program Overview

Musicology Bachelor's Programme

The language of instruction in this programme is Norwegian.

About the Programme

Musicology provides knowledge of various historical eras and genres within music. The diversity of music is placed in context with musical analysis and interpretation, acoustic studies, the understanding of history and culture, studies of music and society, and music in interplay with other art forms. Genres such as classical, jazz, and popular music, as well as folk and world music, will be emphasized.

Programme Description

The programme of study in Musicology emphasizes analysis of musical expressions in relation to their aesthetic characteristics, as well as their cultural and historical origins. Substantial objects of analyses include forms of music and traditions that we encounter at concerts and festivals, rituals and services, and in the media at large. Central works from European music history and recordings of essential performers of jazz and popular music will be analyzed. Students will be provided with a practical approach to Musicology through a number of technical skills and proficiency of the disciplines.

Practical Approach

The practical approach to the study of music is received through instruction on the principal instrument, in aural training, choral conducting, and improvisation.

Admission

To be considered as a successful applicant, the student must document that they are a qualified music performer. The programme has an annual practical and theoretical entrance test in May.

Admission Requirements

• The language of instruction in this programme is Norwegian.
• Students must meet the Norwegian language requirements, or have a Scandinavian language as their mother tongue, if they want to apply to any of NTNU's degree programmes taught in Norwegian.
• Students must also meet the basic requirement for admission, and demonstrate that they meet the English language requirements.
• The application deadline for the programme is April 15th.
• Students apply through Samordna Opptak.

Facts and Figures

• The academic year at NTNU is divided into two semesters: autumn and spring, autumn being the first semester in a new academic year.
• The autumn semester starts in August and ends in December.
• The spring semester starts in January and ends in June.
• The Department of Music has about 470 degree-seeking students:
  • Musicology (140)
  • Music Performance Studies (200)
  • Dance Studies (30)
  • Music Technology (100)
• The department has 37 teachers in permanent positions and 110 part-time teachers.
• The administrative staff consists of 13 employees.