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Bachelor German 🎨 Arts & Design

Historische Musikwissenschaft [Historical Musicology]

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Universität Hamburg 📍 Hamburg · Hamburg

About the Program

The Historical Musicology program aims to enable students to perceive music as an aesthetic object and to understand and analyze it in its historical context from late antiquity to the present, as well as in connection with other arts. This includes comprehensive knowledge of musical works, familiarity with writings on music theory and aesthetics, and awareness of the changing functions of music in social contexts. Students learn various music-historical methods such as source criticism, style criticism, analysis, and hermeneutics. The program provides qualifications for both professional practice and continuation of studies in a Master's program. Career prospects include work in conservatories, opera houses, theaters, music publishers, record companies, music editorial departments in press, radio and television, cultural management, museums and archives, youth and adult education institutions, as well as schools and universities.
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The Historical Musicology program aims to enable students to perceive music as an aesthetic object and to understand and analyze it in its historical context from late antiquity to the present, as well as in connection with other arts. This includes comprehensive knowledge of musical works, familiarity with writings on music theory and aesthetics, and awareness of the changing functions of music in social contexts. Students learn various music-historical methods such as source criticism, style criticism, analysis, and hermeneutics. The program provides qualifications for both professional practice and continuation of studies in a Master's program. Career prospects include work in conservatories, opera houses, theaters, music publishers, record companies, music editorial departments in press, radio and television, cultural management, museums and archives, youth and adult education institutions, as well as schools and universities.

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Historical Musicology

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💡 How do I apply to Historische Musikwissenschaft [Historical Musicology] at Universität Hamburg?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Historische Musikwissenschaft [Historical Musicology] at Universität Hamburg

Is Historische Musikwissenschaft [Historical Musicology] at Universität Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Historische Musikwissenschaft [Historical Musicology] programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Historische Musikwissenschaft [Historical Musicology] at Universität Hamburg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Historische Musikwissenschaft [Historical Musicology]? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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