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.
Worldmusic (Focus: trans-traditional creative musicking)
Bachelor of Music | Berlin
In co-operation with Berlin Institute of Musical Arts
In co-operation with Berlin Institute of Musical Arts

All Facts at a Glance
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.
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.

Your curriculum
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Theory and science
8 -
Artistic-practical subjects
7 -
Music and health
5 -
Compulsory choice subject 1
5 -
Compulsory choice subject 2
5
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Theory and science
7 -
Artistic-practical subjects
8 -
Music and health
5 -
Compulsory choice subject 1
5 -
Compulsory choice subject 2
5
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Theory and science
8 -
Artistic-practical subjects
7 -
Transtraditional music education
5 -
Compulsory choice subject 1
5 -
Compulsory choice subject 2
5
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Theory and science
8 -
Artistic-practical subjects
8 -
Transtraditional music education
5 -
Compulsory choice subject 1
5 -
Compulsory choice subject 2
5
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Compulsory choice subject 2
5 -
Artistic project conception
10 -
Practical project conception
10 -
Budgetary project conception
5
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Bachelor thesis
12 -
Organisational implementation
6 -
Project realisation
12

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