The study objective is to provide students with research competence in the field of musicology through a broad range of courses and strong practical orientation. The master’s in Musicology with a specialisation in film music aims to provide students with a specialisation in the field of film music research.

hmt Rostock’s degree course in Musicology distinguishes itself through the possible specialisation in the fields of historical musicology or film music that is taught in a lively academic and artistic exchange. Thanks to the connection to the University of Rostock and the interchange of musical theory and practice provided by instrumental or vocal tuition, students have the opportunity to acquire knowledge in interdisciplinary fields of research.

Musicology at hmt Rostock is closely linked to the working groups compiling the Erich Wolfgang Korngold Collection in Berlin (Humboldt-Universität) and Frankfurt am Main (Goethe University). The department also collaborates with other international higher education institutions in various research contexts.

Graduates of the degree course find jobs in academic research, teaching and publication, archives, libraries and museums, music journalism, as well as editing at publishing houses and labels. Furthermore, the master’s degree course qualifies graduates to take on tasks in the organisation of festivals and concerts, in the institutional dramaturgy departments of opera houses and concert halls, as well as the teaching of music.

• Higher education degree in musicology or a related discipline 
• An interview is held to ascertain the applicants’ academic interests
• Foreign applicants who are not native speakers of German must prove sufficient German language skills for their degree course. The master’s in Musicology requires German language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the language competence of the applicants will be checked during the interview.

Please upload an academic piece of writing (bachelor's dissertation or equivalent) in either German or English from March 1 - April 15 at the latest for the following winter semester or from
October 1 - November 15 at the latest for the following summer semester to the application portal.

You will receive the result of the entrance examination part 1 via email. 

If you wish to take instrumental or singing lessons during your study (not mandatory)
Please upload a video with your artistic performance. The video should start with a short introduction (your name, your applicant number, name of the piece you will be performing). The video does not have to be produced professionally. Videos recorded with mobile phones are expressly permitted. However, your performance must be clearly visible and audible. Ideally, the camera frame should show the whole person from their front. Length: approx. 10 min.

If applicants play an instrument, they should present two works (from different eras) of medium difficulty; if they wish to sing, they must perform a Volkslied, an art song and an aria.

The presentation is not part of the aptitude test. It has the purpose to ascertain the level of your artistic abilities.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!