Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Bremen offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Musicology, which is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines the historical, regional, and cultural context of music. The program aims to improve understanding of music and its role in society.

Program Details

• Abschluss: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Regelstudienzeit: 6 semesters
• Unterrichtssprache: German
• Bewerbungszeitraum Erstsemester: Winter semester: 01.05 - 15.07, Summer semester: 01.12 - 15.01
• Zulassungsfrei: Yes, for both profile and complementary fields
• Fachwissenschaftlicher Bachelor: Can be chosen as a profile or complementary field
• ECTS-Punkte: 120 CP for profile field or 60 CP for complementary field

Study Content and Structure

• The program includes modules on music theory, music history, and cultural studies.
• A compulsory internship in the 5th semester provides practical experience.
• Typical teaching methods include seminars, lectures, and courses that convey subject-specific competencies in a problem- and action-oriented manner.
• Music theory is taught in small groups at the University of the Arts.

Examinations and Regulations

• Allgemeine Pr³fungsordnung: Available on the university's website
• Fachspezifische Pr³fungsordnung: Specific to the Musicology program
• Praktikumsordnung: Regulations for the compulsory internship

Career Paths and Master's Programs

• Graduates can pursue careers in cultural institutions, media, and music management.
• The program prepares students for further academic studies, such as a Master's degree in Musicology or related fields.

Research and Professors

• Research areas include systematic and historical musicology.
• The program cooperates with the University of the Arts and has ERASMUS agreements with universities in Maynooth, Oslo, and Zurich.
• Professors and lecturers are experienced in their fields and provide academic guidance and support.

Contact and Advice

• Studienzentrum: Provides general advice on studying at the University of Bremen
• Studienfachberatung: Offers specific advice on the Musicology program
• Praxisb³ro: Assists with finding internships and practical experiences