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Worldmusic (Focus: trans-traditional creative musicking)
Bachelor of Music | Berlin

The classical and transtraditional music programme fosters deep musical understanding, technical virtuosity, and expressiveness, enabling students to develop into highly professional musicians and pursue successful careers.

All Facts at a Glance
Degree:
Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
Start:
1st April and 1st October
Model:
full-time
Language:
English
ECTS:
180
Info:
without NC, accredited
Duration:
6 semesters
Location:
Berlin
Costs:
1.500 €
Info:
Application in brief

Programme content World Music, B. Mus.

Shaping sound, transcending traditions

The 6-semester Bachelor's degree programme creates a broad foundation in artistic practice and research, in teaching and self-management. In addition to the musical/sound practice that students bring with them and should continue to deepen during their studies, the programme focuses on interdisciplinary, trans-traditional artistic practices, aesthetics and research.
The focus is on students' own artistic work in cross-traditional, cross-genre and cross-disciplinary contexts: as artistic-aesthetic-creative as well as performative sound design - explicitly including analogue, digital, intermodal and installative sound practices. In all complementary subjects (history, music theory, aesthetics, aural training, instrumental studies, etc.), a culturally differentiated historical-critical global perspective is taught, in which different sound and music traditions and cultures are aesthetically equivalent and relevant.

 

In addition to performative and creative approaches, students are encouraged to engage with practices and methods of artistic and academic research. Skills in music education and pedagogy, as well as in managing their own projects, are also taught.
The teaching/learning methods are differentiated according to the area of knowledge and cover the spectrum of possible teaching methods: from lectures, seminars and research workshops to individual and group lessons on instruments or technologies, exercises and rehearsal workshops to internships, field research and independent project work. The expected heterogeneous composition of the student body also allows peer-to-peer learning to be utilised in a targeted manner.

Career prospects, world music (B. Mus.)

Diverse professional fields for musical talents

Artistic Career

Graduates specializing in transtraditional music have diverse opportunities in the artistic field. Career paths include working as a professional music performer in various capacities, such as an orchestra or ensemble musician, a soloist or chamber musician, a theater or opera musician, or a session musician and touring artist.

In addition to performance-based careers, opportunities in media and music technology are also available, including roles as a music producer or sound designer.

In Berlin, financial support for artists is accessible through various funding opportunities, including government grants, cultural foundations, and EU funding programs.

Education and Teaching

Graduates can pursue careers in various educational and academic fields. Possible career paths include working as a music educator or instrumental teacher, a lecturer in musicology or ethnomusicology, as well as a university lecturer. Additionally, there are numerous research opportunities at various institutes.
In Berlin, there is a continuous demand for music teachers, as both public and private music schools regularly offer teaching positions throughout the year.

Cultural Management

Graduates can also pursue careers in cultural management, taking on roles such as cultural manager, event organizer, music festival director, or music agent. Additionally, they may work as event managers, overseeing the planning and execution of various artistic events.

The field offers seasonal performance opportunities and highly flexible career paths, including positions as coordinators for music or arts festivals. Alternatively, graduates can work as artist agents, managing and organizing performances for musicians and ensembles.

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Study plan

Your curriculum

6 Semester 180 ECTS
1. Semester
  • Theory and science

    8
  • Artistic-practical subjects

    7
  • Music and health

    5
  • Compulsory choice subject 1

    5
  • Compulsory choice subject 2

    5
2. Semester
  • Theory and science

    7
  • Artistic-practical subjects

    8
  • Music and health

    5
  • Compulsory choice subject 1

    5
  • Compulsory choice subject 2

    5
3. Semester
  • Theory and science

    8
  • Artistic-practical subjects

    7
  • Transtraditional music education

    5
  • Compulsory choice subject 1

    5
  • Compulsory choice subject 2

    5
4. Semester
  • Theory and science

    8
  • Artistic-practical subjects

    8
  • Transtraditional music education

    5
  • Compulsory choice subject 1

    5
  • Compulsory choice subject 2

    5
5. Semester
  • Compulsory choice subject 2

    5
  • Artistic project conception

    10
  • Practical project conception

    10
  • Budgetary project conception

    5
6. Semester
  • Bachelor thesis

    12
  • Organisational implementation

    6
  • Project realisation

    12
Study plan pdf (67 KB)
Your creative learning environment
Your creative learning environment

Berlin Institute of Musical Arts

You will study at the 鶹ýӳ Campus Berlin on Sonnenallee, right in the vibrant heart of Neukölln. You can expect excellently equipped classrooms and inspiring creative labs that create a lively and innovative learning atmosphere. The campus is located in a creative neighbourhood of music studios, design agencies and art projects. Thanks to its proximity to trendy cafés, galleries and cultural centres, the location offers you ideal conditions to realise your personal and professional goals.

You can find us here:

鶹ýӳ Campus Berlin
Sonnenallee 221
12059 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 51 56 50 - 100

Costs

Smart financing

As a state-recognized private university, 鶹ýӳ is funded through tuition fees. These funds are strategically invested in the modern facilities on our campuses, comprehensive student services, and consistent quality assurance. This ensures that you benefit from the best possible learning environment. Throughout your studies, you will receive personalized one-on-one support to continuously develop and enhance your skills. Therefore, the monthly cost of your studies is:

Tuition fees

  • 1.500 €

The monthly fee remains the same for the entire duration of your studies. The one-off enrolment fee is EUR 500.00/ (EU/EEA) and EUR 1,000/ (non-EU/EEA). With the exception of any placement, aptitude or equivalent examinations, no separate examination fees or similar are charged, not even for repeat examinations. This gives you maximum cost transparency during your studies.

In addition to efficient organisation, a goal-oriented course of study also requires a solid financial basis in order to be able to pay rent, living costs and tuition fees. There are various financing options, such as educational loans or scholarship programmes.

We have summarised all the financing options for you.

Admission requirements and application

Authorisation

You can apply at any time without obligation via our . We will then check your application documents and invite you to the selection process.

To apply for the Bachelor's degree programme in Worldmusic (trans-traditional creative musicking) , you will need

  • general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification (subject-restricted Abitur) or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences
  • or at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of professional experience plus an aptitude test
  • Successfully completed selection procedure*
  • Curriculum vitae with current passport photo
  • Copy of ID (front and back), copy of National Identity Card for foreign students
  • Entrance examination*

If you come from abroad, you can be admitted,

  • if you can provide us with a university entrance qualification in the form of certificates from your previous education
  • if you have also successfully completed our selection procedure*.
Access requirements in detail
Application process and selection procedure

We look forward to welcoming you to 鶹ýӳ. This is what our application process looks like:

  1. You apply online via the 鶹ýӳ application portal
  2. If you fulfil the admission requirements, we will invite you to a selection process
  3. If the selection process is successful, you will receive an acceptance letter and a study contract from us
  4. You sign the study contract and send it back to us
  5. You pay the enrolment fee
  6. We will send you your letter of admission
  7. You take part in our induction week and then you're ready to go!
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