Master of Arts in Musicology
Explore the history, aesthetics, and cultural significance of music through advanced academic study at the University of Basel.
Best for:Best for students with a background in humanities seeking advanced academic training in music history, aesthetics, and cultural analysis.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Musicology at the University of Basel provides comprehensive training in analyzing, understanding, and interpreting music across various historical periods, languages, and cultures. Students examine the societal roles of music, its interrelationships with other arts, and fundamental sources such as texts, scores, images, and recordings. The curriculum features modules in both older and newer music history alongside specialized study in music aesthetics and popular music forms. The program emphasizes a solid historical and theoretical foundation that integrates music mediation as a central aspect of the discipline.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across modules dedicated to older and newer music history
- Engage in the critical analysis of written sources, musical scores, and audio recordings
- Examine the intersection of music with other artistic mediums and broader society
- Participate in advanced seminars focusing on music aesthetics and popular music forms
- Develop independent research projects and complete a Master's thesis
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German
Instruction: German
- Ability to analyze historical texts, musical scores, and audio recordings
- Foundational knowledge of music history and cultural contexts
- Capacity for critical academic inquiry and interpretation
- Fulfil general university admission requirements for Master's degree studies at the University of Basel
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How to apply
Deadline: April 30 / November 30
Prospective students must submit their application through the official University of Basel portal before the designated deadline. Ensure all required academic credentials and documentation are provided as specified by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of language proficiency
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