Musicology

    Bachelor of Musicology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

    Bachelor of Musicology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

    Study Musicology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Düsseldorf, Germany. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in German and takes approximately 3 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for October 1, 2026.

    About Bachelor of Musicology

    Musicology at the Robert Schumann University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf deals with the foundations, manifestations and modes of action of music and, in particular, conveys their understanding from the combination of contemporary artistic requirements with their conditions of origin and cultural context. The students should gain an overview of this and develop a musical understanding that explicitly takes into account the special interaction of all contemporary music presentations with different technical media due to changed communication requirements.

    Disciplines

    Social SciencesLanguages and cultural studies

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Musicology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirement is the general or relevant Hochschulreife (high school graduation) or a qualification recognized as equivalent.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 75

    English Program Requirements

  • Language certificate for English language (Level B2 / Common European Framework for Reference for Languages): We accept English tests covering all four academic skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking):
    • IELTS (academic) minimum 6.0, including at least 6.0 in section “writing”
    • TOEFL iBt with 75 points minimum
    • We do not accept TOEIC
    The language certificate must not be older than two years and the original certificate must be sent directly from the testing center to the European Studies programme in Düsseldorf. (TOEFL-Code: 3423)
    No language test is required for native English speakers.
  • Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Musicology

    Graduates in the field of musicology offer career opportunities in the music and media industry as well as in cultural administration and science. They qualify for activities in media companies, music management, publishing and broadcasting, journalism, new media, associations, government agencies and other organizations. The music and media market, which is constantly changing due to a variety of influencing factors, has a high demand for professional communication producers, consultants and observers.

    journalismGraduates in the field of musicology offer career opportunities in the music and media industry as well as in cultural administration and science. They qualify for activities in media companies music management publishing and broadcasting new media associations government agencies and other organizations. The music and media market which is constantly changing due to a variety of influencing factors has a high demand for professional communication producers consultants and observers.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Online Registration In order to check whether you fulfil the entry and admission conditions you have to register online During the registration you will be requested to enter your contact details and to upload documents proving your aptitude:

    • Application form (to download the application form click here)
    • Certificate of Bachelor study programme,
    • Transcript of records,
    • Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, German “Abitur”, etc.),
    • Content of modules (courses) taken in Cell and Molecular Biology (4 CP) or in Biochemistry (4 CP) or in Biopsychology (4 CP) or in Physiology (4 CP) and/or anatomy/neuroanatomy, at least 2 credit points from practical experience should be available.

    Documents in languages other than English or German have to be certified translated by a sworn translator. Documents in languages other than German or English willnot be accepted. In case you have not completed your Bachelor programme yet, an interim certificate with at least 80% of examination and study achievements has be submitted instead. After saving, entered and uploaded information can be changed later on.

    Bachelor of Musicology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
    Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
    Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
    Germany

    Germany, Düsseldorf

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