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Philipps-Universität Marburg
Master German Social Sciences

Music in Culture and Society MasterMusic in Culture and Society

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The two-year Music in Culture and Society master's program qualifies you to scientifically approach the subject matter of European-western musical history: the aesthetic subject matter itself, its institutional, cultural context, historical theory construction and the historical variability of what is considered music and musical art. This occurs primarily in problem and case-based seminars that link research and teaching. Major topics include older musical history up to the start of the 17th Century and musical history from the 18th to the early 20th Century. The program prepares students for professions requiring solid, discipline-specific training including university research, publication projects, publishers (editing), libraries (higher civil service), press, radio, television, and musical theater/orchestral dramaturgy.
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The two-year Music in Culture and Society master's program qualifies you to scientifically approach the subject matter of European-western musical history: the aesthetic subject matter itself, its institutional, cultural context, historical theory construction and the historical variability of what is considered music and musical art. This occurs primarily in problem and case-based seminars that link research and teaching. Major topics include older musical history up to the start of the 17th Century and musical history from the 18th to the early 20th Century. The program prepares students for professions requiring solid, discipline-specific training including university research, publication projects, publishers (editing), libraries (higher civil service), press, radio, television, and musical theater/orchestral dramaturgy.

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 Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

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)

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Musicology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Music in Culture and Society Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg

Is Music in Culture and Society Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg taught in German or English?

This Master 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 Music in Culture and Society Master 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 Music in Culture and Society Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg?

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 Music in Culture and Society Master?

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 Philipps-Universität Marburg — 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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