Program Overview

German and Music, MA

Overview

The German and Music, MA program at the University of Aberdeen combines the study of German language and culture with music. Students will develop their language skills, explore German culture, and engage in music studies, including performance, composition, and musicology.

Study Information

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 48 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: RW23

Introduction

The program adds to students' highly-developed language and cultural skills in German with the opportunity to study, compose, and perform music alongside world-renowned composers and musicologists. Students will gain a solid grounding in the German language, develop a broad understanding of culture in the German-speaking world, and encounter the world of German artistic expression.

Year 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • German Language 1 (GM1050)
  • German Language 2 (GM1550)
• Optional Courses:
  • Modern German Culture 1 (GM1052)
  • The Global City in Text and Film (LA1501)
  • Performing and Composing 1 (MU1027)
  • Performing and Composing 2 (MU1527)
  • Digital Musicianship: Music Making in the Digital Age (MU1058)
  • Introduction to Music Theory and Harmony (MU1557)
  • Writing About Music (MU1528)

Year 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Modern German Culture 3 (GM2043)
  • German Language 3 (GM2042)
• Optional Courses:
  • Plus 30 credit points from Music courses at level 2

Year 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • German Junior Honours Language Study (GM3069)
• Optional Courses:
  • Select a further 60 credit points from level 3 courses in German, plus 45 credit points from level 3 courses in Music.

Year 4

• Compulsory Courses:
  • German Language Study for Senior Honours (GM4099)
• Optional Courses:
  • Select ONE of the following dissertation options:
    • Dissertation in German (GM4052)
    • Dissertation in Music (MU4049)
  • Select further credit points from level 4 courses in German to gain 75 credits in the discipline, plus select level 3 or 4 courses in Music to gain 45 credits in the discipline.

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • SQA Highers: AABB (or better)
  • A LEVELS: BBB (or better)
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and Funding

• EU / International students: £20,800
• Home Students: £1,820
• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Careers

The program provides opportunities for students to develop their knowledge, gain experience, and build a competitive set of skills to enhance their employability. The Careers and Employability Service can help students plan their career and support their choices throughout their time at the university.

Our Experts

The program is taught by a range of experts, including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows, and postgraduate tutors. However, these may be subject to change.

Related Undergraduate Degrees

• MA German and Music (5 years)
• BMus Music

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