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Musicology

Master’s programme

Faculty of Humanities

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Broaden your horizons

What makes the master’s programme in Musicology unique is how it teaches research-oriented content that pushes the boundaries of the discipline.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should enjoy writing and researching and embrace the multifaceted nature of music. Being interested in critical reflection, making comparisons and asking questions and in delving into academic sources is also important. You need to have completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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About the study programme

Musicology at the University of Graz

The degree programme centres around discussing questions about the effects of music. You will also look at the historical and aesthetic foundations and contexts of Western art music and aspects of ethnomusicology and of jazz and popular music.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Philosophy

The Doctoral Programme of Philosophy allows you to broaden your research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Most graduates enter the cultural, communications or media professions. These include teaching and researching at private and public research institutions, doing project work and working in the culture industry, management, administration and policy, with music collections and at music-related documentation institutions (libraries, archives, museums, etc.), in theatres or the media.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

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About the study programme
Further studies
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Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Inter-university study programme

Students benefit from the range of courses offered at the University of Graz and the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Individualised profile development

Wide range of additional qualifications and supplementary subjects

Excellent staff-student ratio

Small student groups and communication as equals

„The interdisciplinary master’s programme in musicology lets you focus on different things depending on what you’re interested in. Excursions and international speakers are organised sometimes, which teach you practical knowledge. . “

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