Program Overview

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University of Fribourg Musicology Doctoral Program

Overview

The doctorate involves the formulation and public defence of thorough and in-depth research work, conducted in close collaboration between the doctoral student and the thesis supervisor (or co-supervisor).

Research Areas

Theses conducted within the Department might address themes concerning the following:

• Discourses on music (historiography, press, composers' writings)
• Cultural history of music
• History of music in France (19th-20th centuries)
• History and dramaturgy of musical theatre (17th-21st century)
• Vocal music and literature (17th-21st century)
• Baroque music and emotions
• Musical patronage in Italy (17th century)
• Swiss Music
• Film music
• Opera staging
• Relationship between music and visuals (opera and concert relays)
• Gender Studies

Professors and Areas of Specialisation

• Prof. Andrea Garavaglia:
  • Baroque musical dramaturgy
  • Vocal music and literature
  • Baroque music and history of emotions
  • Musical patronage in Italy (17th century)
  • Gender studies: women's representation, female patronage in the Baroque era
• Prof. Federico Lazzaro:
  • Music and the press in French-speaking countries (19th-20th centuries)
  • History and cultural history of music in France
  • Music and nationalism (from 1850)
  • Discourses on music (historiography, press, composers' writings)
• PD Dr Delphine Vincent:
  • Swiss and French Music (since 1850)
  • Contemporary Musical Dramaturgy/Contemporary Opera
  • Film music
  • Opera staging
  • Relationship between music and visuals (opera and concert relays)
  • Gender Studies/Female Composers

Language of Supervision

Theses can be supervised in French, German, English, or Italian.

Studies Organisation

Structure of Studies

No ECTS credits can be earned.

Doctoral School

Admission

In order to be admitted to a doctorate, the candidate must have been awarded an academic bachelor's and master's degree or an equivalent qualification from a university recognised by the University of Fribourg.

Before applying for a doctorate, the candidate must contact a professor who would be willing to supervise the thesis work.

There is no general right to be admitted to a doctorate.

Degree Conferred

Philosophiae Doctor in Musicologia / Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology (PhD)

Commencement of Studies

An application for admission may be submitted at any time.

Regulation

(French and German only)

Application Procedure

Candidates with Swiss qualifications Candidates with foreign qualifications

Key Points

• The University of Fribourg offers a doctoral program in Musicology.
• The program involves in-depth research work conducted in close collaboration with a thesis supervisor.
• Various research areas are available, including discourses on music, cultural history of music, and history of music in France.
• Professors have specific areas of specialisation, including Baroque musical dramaturgy, music and the press, and contemporary musical dramaturgy.
• Theses can be supervised in multiple languages.
• Admission requires a bachelor's and master's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
• The degree conferred is a Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology (PhD).
• Applications for admission can be submitted at any time.