Musicology (with Additional Artistic Qualification), B.A.

Artistic and scientific studies complement each other in this way to form a comprehensive music-related bachelor's degree. The course is the responsibility of the University of Paderborn and is carried out in cooperation with the Hochschule für Musik Detmold. The artistic-musical course at the conservatory accounts for about a quarter of the course. The main part is formed by musicology and music theory courses on the history of music from antiquity to the present day, on musicology work, set theory and analysis as well as on the diverse cultural and systematic fields of musicology. Another special feature of the course is the high proportion of practice-related practice in the form of project work, internships and courses on (digital) editing, presentation and mediation techniques. The wide range of courses offered by the musicology seminar, the University of Paderborn and the University of Music opens up extensive options for interest-based, individual studies, and there are very good opportunities to spend a semester abroad.

Music is almost ubiquitous, and it is always embedded in contexts. Musicology is therefore concerned with all types of music, with music as practice, music as art, music as meaning, music as text and much more.

As a humanities and cultural scientist, you acquire theories and methods with which you can develop your own thoughts and create new connections. You will also train to argue convincingly, research and convey your own knowledge - in oral lectures in the seminar as well as in written work. And that is exactly what you will be asking for later on the job market, as well as enthusiasm for the cause, organizational talent and media competence. The job market is as diverse as studying. The specialist knowledge, skills and methods imparted during the course prepare you for a wide range of activities related to music. As a graduate you work e.g. B. in the cultural field: in music and cultural journalism, at a theater, in music management, in a label, in publishing houses, but also in PR and marketing departments. Of course, all of this is also possible internationally. Your artistic training and your own music experience is an additional plus for your entry into music-related professions up to the field of music practice. A lot depends on your profile, your inclinations and practical experience. Our Career Service will be happy to advise you and special events will show you professional fields.