Musikwissenschaft (grundständig)

The undergraduate subject of musicology provides basic scientific and practical knowledge in musicology, historical musicology, ethnomusicology, applied music theory and musicological methods and leads to a first professional university degree.

The course is partly offered in the form of combined bachelor's degree courses.

Musicology can also be studied as part of teacher training courses.

Альтернативные названия

Musicology

Систематика

Berufs-ID: 94298
Systematiknummer: B 94114-928
SIF-ID: 2138312

Примеры программ обучения

Examples

• Applied Musicology and Music Pedagogy (Bachelor)
• Historical Musicology (Bachelor)
• Music research and media practice (Bachelor)
• Music theory and ear training (Bachelor)
• Musicology/Sound Studies (Bachelor)
• Musicology (Bachelor)
• Musicology (Music Informatics) (Bachelor)
• Popular Music and Media (Bachelor)
• Systematic Musicology (Bachelor)

Требования к школьному образованию

In-depth knowledge of the following school subjects provides good prerequisites for successful studies:

Music:

In-depth knowledge of music, music history and music theory as well as an interest in the effects of music are essential for the course.

English, French, Italian, Latin:

Specialist literature is often only available in English and French. Students should be able to read and understand them without any problems. A broad knowledge of foreign languages, sometimes also Latin or Italian, is often required before starting your studies.

History:

It is also important for the course to have a broad general historical education as well as in-depth knowledge of the periods of time that are particularly relevant to the respective focus. This makes it easier to understand the corresponding art and music eras.

Изучаемые предметы

Mandatory modules (example):

• Applied music theory
• Professional fields of musicology
• Introduction to systematic musicology
• Fundamentals and methods of musicological work
• Contemporary music
• Music history, historical musicology
• Notation and source studies
• Sentence theory and ear training
• Text and music relationship: vocal music and text setting

Elective subjects (example):

• Professional qualification
• Subject didactics: history and practice of interpretation
• Music didactics and music education
• Organizational, pedagogical and social skills

Practical course content:

• If necessary. Internships (e.g. at broadcasters, daily newspapers, in cultural offices or music publishers)

Примеры специализации

Acquiring additional and key qualifications during your studies makes sense and is an advantage for a successful career start (e.g. in the areas of rhetoric or moderation techniques) - as are suitable elective subjects (e.g. on the subject of music didactics and music education) and relevant internships (e.g. at radio stations, daily newspapers, in cultural offices or music publishers).

Срок обучения

Standard duration of study: 6-8 semesters

Average actual duration of study: 8.6 semesters

Source: Federal Statistical Office, Statistical Report - Statistics on examinations at German universities - Examination year 2022

Возможные типы дипломов

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)

Ситуация с обучением

You should be prepared for the following conditions and requirements:

• Courses: attend lectures and seminars in the university's lecture halls and seminar rooms during the semester; If necessary, take part in online courses at home
• Independent work: Preparing and following up on courses, researching in libraries, preparing presentations, doing homework (even during the lecture-free period)
• Organization: plan your studies independently within the framework of the specified course structure, adhere to specified deadlines and study times, complete coursework and examinations on time (self-discipline and organizational skills required)
• Career preparation: if necessary, complete internships (e.g. at broadcasters, daily newspapers, in cultural offices or music publishers), prepare for a career start

Дуальное обучение

Места обучения

Learning locations are

• at the university: lecture halls, seminar and practice rooms, libraries
• at home (e.g. preparation and follow-up of courses, writing homework; if necessary, participation in online courses)

Виды учебных заведений

• Университет

Международное обучение

To complete parts of your studies abroad, you have the following option, for example:

France

Binational German-French undergraduate course in musicology

Universities: Folkwang University of the Arts (Essen), Université François-Rabelais (Tours)

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and License des Arts et Sciences humaines (double degree)

Further information: Folkwang University of the Arts, German-French musicology course

Альтернативные курсы

If, after dropping out of your studies, you are seeking training in a profession related to the subject of musicology, the following training occupations, for example, are possible:

Trade area

• Music retailer/music retailer

Common themes:

• Music marketing, communication

Trade fair and event management area

• Culture Manager

Common themes:

• Organization of cultural events, music marketing, music and copyright law, communication

Stage and theater area

• Dramaturge/dramaturg
• Theatre director/play director/theater director/play director

Common themes:

• Music theory, music history, staging practice

Сферы деятельности

Different fields of activity are available for bachelor's graduates in musicology, e.g. art, cultural management or editing, journalism, proofreading.

Typical job after graduation

Musicologists can work in different areas. In scientific research, they analyze and interpret works of vocal and instrumental music and publish research results. At universities they teach students, prepare lectures and seminars, correct written work and take exams. Independent scientific work usually only opens up after a master's degree and a doctorate.

In the area of theater, music and television production, musicologists plan and design, for example, the program for concert halls and music theaters, supervise opera and musical productions or organize music and theater festivals. In publishing, they read, check and edit manuscripts, develop new media products and supervise authors. They create articles (e.g. reports, features, music programs) or edit them editorially for online and print media, television or radio.

Последующее образование

Bachelor graduates in musicology can continue their studies in a further field of study, e.g. musicology, music education or music therapy, thereby expanding their professional and career opportunities.

• Composition (continued)
• Accompaniment, song design (continued)
• Music education (advanced)
• Music therapy (advanced)
• Musicology (advanced)

Развитие предметной области

Establishment and development of the subject area

The fundamentals and effects of music were already being researched in ancient times. In the Middle Ages, "sciencia musica" was one of the so-called "seven liberal arts" and was viewed as a mathematical and scientific discipline. In the 18th century, historical studies on the history of Western music were referred to as “musical sciences”. It was only towards the end of the 19th century that the term musicology emerged as a term for music research. Initially, musicology was based on research methods from other subjects, such as classical philology or art history. In the last third of the 19th century it finally developed into its own academic discipline at the first music universities.

Now the subject of musicology not only aims to classify music in its historical, cultural and social context within historical and systematic musicology, but also to explore future-oriented paths. For example, course content is international and geared towards the global presence of the music industry or innovative, contemporary music concepts are sought in interdisciplinary collaboration, for example with sociology, economics and cultural studies.