Program Overview
The Musicology at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is a Master programme in Arts & Design taught in English, German, Italian over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Musicology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German, Italian
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brixen, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Musicology programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Music Education / Community Music
- Ethnomusicology
- Music Paleography and Philology
- Cultural Anthropology
- German Literature
- Internship and other activities
- Optional subjects
- Music Philology
- Styles in modern and contemporary composition
- Musical Dramaturgy
- History of art criticism
- Codicology
- Archivistics or M-STO/09 Paleography
- More language levels: Language exam at C1 level in the second language
- More language levels: Language exam at B1 level in the third language
- Final exam
- Curriculum in Methodology of Music Education and Musical Communication (Brixen \x96
- Bressanone)
- Methodology of music education and communication (Musikvermittlung)
- History of theatre and performing arts
- Planning and evaluation of didactical projects
- Exegesis of musical sources
- Pedagogy
- More language levels: Language exam at C1 level in the second language
- More language levels: Language exam at B1 level in the third language
- Final exam
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- the diploma of their qualification: those not yet in possession of the diploma can upload it upon\nenrolment at the very latest;\xc2\xa0
- an official translation of the qualification into Italian (not necessary for qualifications in German or\nEnglish);
- the Diploma supplement, in the case they have achieved their university title in a Member State of\nthe European Union (or in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Iceland). In the Diploma supplement\nit must be indicated:\xc2\xa0
- that the student has achieved at least 180 credit points (ECTS) and\xc2\xa0
- that the study title gives access to a Master course.\nIn case of doubt, unibz reserves the right to request further documents (e.g. declaration of equivalent\nvalue);\xc2\xa0
- \xc2\xa0the declaration of equivalent value of the applicants qualification, in the case they have achieved their\nuniversity title in a State who is not part of the European Union, or when the Diploma supplement is\nmissing. Those not yet in possession of the declaration can upload it upon enrolment at the very\nlatest;\xc2\xa0
- the valid permit to stay for Italy (only for non EU-citizens legally resident in Italy)\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Free University of Bozen-Bolzano directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Bolzano, Italy
The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is a university primarily located in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy. It was founded on 31 October 1997 and is organized into five faculties with courses taught in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2020-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-02
- Language English, German, Italian
- Duration 24 months