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Universität Hamburg
Bachelor German Arts & Design

Historische Musikwissenschaft [Historical Musicology]Historical Musicology

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Historical Musicology

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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 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). 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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