Musicology

The aim of the programme is to provide the future graduate with a broad spectrum of basic knowledge in the fields of theory, analysis and history of music, ethnomusicology (popular and folk/traditional music, music anthropology) and interdisciplinary areas of musicology (psychology, sociology and aesthetics of music, musical acoustics). Students of the combined course acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to work in a second professional field, which also expands their employment opportunities.
A graduate musicologist masters the methods of musicological work, knows and understands different theoretical perspectives of music. He has in-depth knowledge of music theory, develops the necessary listening skills, masters an analytical approach to music and is able to evaluate it critically. He has a thorough knowledge of the history, theory and reception of music from the beginnings to the modern age and understands that the art of music is determined by its historical and cultural (social, spiritual and psychological) context.
With the wide presence and accessibility of music, employment opportunities for graduates are also very broad: Musicology skills are needed in every institution that deals with music in some way. Among other things, graduates are often employed in the media, both public and private, as music is most present there. Musicologists are also employed in public and private institutions that preserve, process and research various musical materials. Many musicology graduates are also involved in shaping musical life at local and national levels as advisors and organisers in the public and private sectors (including as music advisors, organisers of musical events, professionals in cultural associations and other non-governmental organisations, public relations staff of musical institutions and ensembles, staff in protocol services or in the broad field of tourism).