Perspectives

After successfully completing a bachelor's degree, students can expand and deepen their knowledge in a master's program. The master's program in musicology at Goethe University is a research-oriented single-subject master's program that equips students to conduct independent research in musicology. Students have the opportunity to focus on individual areas of interest or engage in an in-depth study across the full breadth of the field.

The study of musicology does not specifically prepare students for a particular profession but equips them with diverse skills that can be applied in various professional fields. Generally, musicologists work wherever there is a need to explain and appropriately contextualize music: as dramaturges in opera houses, as editors in radio, television, and print media, as concert critics, in the organization of music festivals, or in the press departments of concert halls. Additionally, musicologists in publishing houses and independent research institutes produce text-critical editions with reliable musical scores for practical use and musicological research. The skills acquired during the course can also be applied in broader professional contexts—musicologists can be found in fields as varied as the music industry, marketing, or public relations. Of course, a scientific career is also an option for musicologists. In this case, a doctorate (PhD) is required.

The "What’s Next?" page of the Career Service provides an overview of possible career paths and professional fields, along with interviews with alumni of Goethe University.