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Musikwissenschaft in Kombination mit einem wissenschaftlichen Fach

B.A.Folkwang Universität der Künste · Essen, Duisburg

At a glance: 6 semesters German Full-time, Part-time Winter semester Restricted admission, aptitude procedure No tuition fees

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What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 15 October 2026.

This curriculum is incomplete: not every document or elective catalogue could be evaluated. The university’s linked documents are authoritative.

Semester plan for Teilzeit mit wissenschaftlichem Zweitfach – 10 semesters

Tracks and specialisations

  • Musikwissenschaft · 75 ECTS

From the evaluated documents we could not derive a semester plan that matches the programme’s duration and ECTS – so the modules are listed without semesters. The university’s study plan is authoritative.

  • Required modules6 modules

    Depending on track: Musikwissenschaft

    • PropädeutikaSummary by OWWZ: Harmony, composition techniques and musical analysis are combined with academic research, citation and writing methods. Organology covers instrument classification, sound production and uses.Semesters 1–2 · Musikwissenschaft · winter semester only13 ECTS
    • Überblick MusikgeschichteSummary by OWWZ: Central works, genres and styles introduce European music history. Listening comparisons and performance analysis develop historical understanding and the ability to assess different interpretations.Semesters 1–2 · Musikwissenschaft · winter semester only13 ECTS
    • Systematische Musikwissenschaft / MusikethnologieSummary by OWWZ: Music psychology, sociology and ethnomusicology examine musical activity in social and cultural contexts. Advanced seminars develop critical reading and investigate selected musical cultures or musical abilities.Semesters 3–4 · Musikwissenschaft14 ECTS
    • Vertiefung Historische MusikwissenschaftSummary by OWWZ: Historical analysis and interpretation examine music before and after 1800, linking developments in musical genres to social, institutional and aesthetic change. Composition exercises complement analysis through rule-based reconstruction.Semesters 5–6 · Musikwissenschaft14 ECTS
    • Musik im medialen KontextSummary by OWWZ: Historical and theoretical study covers music theatre, film music, radio drama and intermedial forms. Writing exercises develop programme notes, concert introductions and reviews.Semesters 7–8 · Musikwissenschaft12 ECTS
    • BachelorarbeitSummary by OWWZ: Students independently investigate a defined musicological question using academic methods and present their findings in a bachelor thesis completed within ten weeks.Thesis · Semesters 9–10 · MusikwissenschaftExam (in German): Hausarbeit (benotet)12 ECTS

Topic profile · Track Musikwissenschaft

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

  • Musicology45 ECTS: 45 required
  • Music theory, composition and ear training14 ECTS: 14 required
  • Theatre, acting and stage4 ECTS: 4 required
  • Media studies4 ECTS: 4 required

Curriculum sources

6 modules in the curriculum.

Key facts

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard duration
6 semesters (3 years)10 semesters (5 years) part-time
ECTS credits
180 ECTS
Start of studies
Winter semester
Mode of study
Full-time, Part-time
Teaching language
German
Admission
Restricted admission, aptitude procedure
Location
Essen, Duisburg
Tuition fees
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
€374.80 per semesterfor all students at the university

Information from folkwang-uni.de · checked on 15 October 2026

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Language requirements

  • German: B2

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Fits these goals

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