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Musicology University of Giessen

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Gießen

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Musicology

Annotation

The subject of Musicology is historical and contemporary music, how it is and has been structured, produced and received, as well as its social function.

In particular, the degree course covers the following areas:
- Systematic Musicology
- Historical Musicology
- Applied Music Theory
Methods in Musicology

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

1) An aptitude test is required and must be taken before and in addition to the formal application for the degree course: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/eignungspruefung

2) To enrol in the degree course in Musicology, you must meet certain language requirements. Proof of two foreign languages is required, one of which must correspond to level B1 (CEFR) and the second to level A2 (CEFR).

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027For more Information see: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/semesterzeiten

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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