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Musicology

Bachelor’s programme

History and Culture

University degree

Bachelor of Arts „BA”

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Summer term 2026

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Discover the science of music

The bachelor’s programme in Musicology offers you intensive supervision from your teachers and covers every aspect of music as a subject. This inter-university study programme is offered in partnership with the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You have a basic interest in music in all its various cultural contexts. Foreignlanguage skills and a basic knowledge of general music theory and European musical notation are also an advantage.

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About the study programme

Musicology at the University of Graz

Throughout this study programme, you will tackle ethnomusicology, jazz and popular music, music through the ages, the aesthetics of music, music psychology and acoustics. The cooperation with the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz opens up a very wide range of future options for continuing your education.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Master’s programme in Musicology

The master’s programme in Musicology builds directly on the bachelor’s programme, broadening and developing the knowledge and skills already acquired. At the University of Graz you also have the option of interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised learning.

Master's programme Search

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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 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, and teaching at conservatoires and other similar teaching establishments.

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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Friendly atmosphere for studying

Communication on an equal footing

Very strong organisational structure

„Music is an extension of humanity – it brings us all together; it’s art in its most beautiful form. Music will never come to an end, even if everything else does. “

Jasmina