Master's Programme in Musicology - Music and Human Beings

The master's program in musicology is aimed at those of you with a bachelor's degree in musicology, the humanities or social sciences, or related disciplines, who have a budding interest in understanding more about music. The program prepares you for a career in doctoral research on music in academia, but also provides knowledge that can be used in a wide variety of music related professions. E.g. working with data analysis in the media and music industries or working in the public cultural sector. During the program you will learn how to deal with different perspectives relating to, among other things: human beings’ "innate" musicality, the impact of technologies on our musical experiences, how we can research music’s "impact" on people and the role of music in creating a fair society. The program entails two years of full-time study although you can finish after one year with a Master's (magister) degree. Year 1 provides you as a student with an in-depth introduction to central themes and debates in music research from different perspectives and methodologies. If you want to finish after only one year you will write a Master's thesis (magister). If you go on to study the second year you will undertake an individually selected specialization in an area of your own choosing. Year 2 focuses on social science and cultural theory perspectives looking specifically at music’s societal value. These courses deal with aesthetic, cultural, educational and sociological questions about the music place in the world today. At the end of the second year you will write an independent Master’s thesis.