Program Overview

German and Music (5 years), MA

Introduction

German with Music Studies at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed language and cultural skills in a major European language with the opportunity to study, compose and perform alongside world-renowned composers and musicologists, working in all genres, styles and periods. You will have unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer and acquire the skills for a wide range of careers related to your language, music, or applied in another sector.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 60 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: R2W3

Year 1

Compulsory Courses

• Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)

Optional Courses

• Select ONE of the following options:
  • Beginner: German for Beginners 1 (GM1054), German for Beginners 2 (GM1554), Background to German Beginners 1 (GM1049) AND/OR The Global City in Text and Film (LA1501)
  • Advanced: German Language 1 (GM1050), German Language 2 (GM1550), Modern German Culture 1 (GM1052) AND/OR The Global City in Text and Film (LA1501)
• Plus further credit points from courses of choice to reach 120 credit points.

Year 2

Compulsory Courses

• Modern German Culture 3 (GM2043)
• The Global City in Text and Film (LA1501)

Optional Courses

• Select ONE of the following options:
  • Beginner: German Language (Advanced Introductory) 1 (GM2040), German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2 (GM2540)
  • Advanced: German Language 3 (GM2042), German Language 4 (GM2542)
• Plus 30 credit points from Music courses at level 2 and 30 credit points from courses of choice.

Year 3

Compulsory Courses

• Academic session spent in a German-speaking country.

Year 4

Compulsory Courses

• German Language Study for Senior Honours (GM4099)

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 5

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) or BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5)
• A LEVELS: BBB (or better) or BBC (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5)
• 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

• Tuition Fees: £9,535 (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland), £20,800 (EU / International students)
• Scholarships and Funding: Aberdeen Global Scholarship, UK Scholarship

Careers

• Opportunities in education, media, business, and internationally
• Careers in music, including performance, composition, and music education

Our Experts

• Academic staff are internationally recognised experts in composition, performance, musicology, music education, and music and communities

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