Program Overview

Master of Arts in Musicology: Music as Artwork and Cultural Practice

The Master's program in Musicology: Music as Artwork and Cultural Practice offers advanced musicological competencies, qualifying students for careers in research and the music industry. The program is based on a dual perspective, considering both the aesthetic and cultural dimensions of music.

Program Structure

The program has a total of 120 credit points, with 30 credit points allocated to the Master's thesis. The modules consist of two courses and have a scope of 10 credit points each. Students must complete two compulsory modules: an introductory module and a module on scientific orientation.

Specializations

The program offers various specializations, including:

• Music History
• Music Sociology and Philosophy
• Instrument Studies/Organology
• Composition/Analysis
• Berufsfeldspezifische Qualifikationen (职业领域专门资格)
• Interdisciplinary Humanities

Career Prospects

The program provides a scientific foundation for a later professional career in research and teaching institutions, music colleges, universities, concert halls, music theaters, music schools, music publishers, press organs (music criticism), radio, television, communal and state authorities of cultural administration, and other areas of music production and institutions of adult education.

Admission Requirements

The qualification for the program is proven by:

• A bachelor's degree in Musicology or a related field
• A degree in a related music-related field
• A degree in another Bachelor's program, with at least 60 credit points in Musicology
• A degree in another field, with equivalent qualifications
• A certificate of completion of the Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung (aptitude test)

Application

The application period for the winter semester is from May 2nd to September 15th, and for the summer semester from December 1st to March 15th. The application portal is AlmaWeb.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

• PD Dr. Birgit Heise (Studienfachberatung)
• Zentrale Studienberatung
• Beratungsangebot (questions about application)

Additional Information

The program is part of the Faculty of History, Arts, and Regional Studies. The Institute of Musicology cooperates with numerous music institutions in Leipzig and the region, providing students with practical experience and networking opportunities.