Master of Music -
Music Theory

Theory and practice are one.

The consecutive Master's program in Composition is aimed at graduates of a Bachelor's program (or equivalent degree) in Composition. The focus of the course is on deepening and broadening the content of the Bachelor's program as well as on individual orientation and focus formation in analytical-theoretical or artistic terms. Due to its interdisciplinary orientation, the study of composition opens up a wide range of professional fields. It qualifies students for teaching music theory at music colleges, universities, conservatories and music schools as well as for artistic-creative work as composers, arrangers and adaptors. In addition, it qualifies students for a wide range of activities in the concert business, radio, feature pages, publishing houses, cultural institutions, etc. Increasing attention is being paid to the possibility of specialization in the direction of film and media music / audio design, for which the study of music composition provides excellent qualifications. Cologne, the "media city", is proving to be a locational advantage, which the Cologne University of Music and Dance seeks to exploit through networking with the institutions located here (academies, festivals, broadcasting companies, etc.).

If you have any questions about the program, please contact the relevant person(s).

Basic information

Degree	Master of Music
Period of study	4 Semester
Course begin	Wintersemester
ECTS points	120 Credits
Major subjects	Tonsatz

Application and aptitude test

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Applications are submitted online via the muvac platform. All information on the procedure can be found on our application page.

Admission requirement

Successful completion of a four-year bachelor's degree in composition or composition or a comparable degree in these fields.
Students who have not graduated from a German-speaking institution must prove that they have sufficient German language skills (min. level A2 according to the European Framework of Reference).
Successfully passed aptitude test.

Qualifying examination

The aptitude test consists of an artistic-practical examination with a colloquium. Detailed information can be found in the aptitude test regulations, especially in the appendix for content requirements and execution of the test. For the artistic courses of study, we recommend that you contact the main subject teacher of your choice in good time; they will be happy to advise you personally.

Course of studies and examination regulations

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The master's program comprises 4 semesters (2 years) and offers a wide range of elective options in addition to the main subject, so that an individual course of study can be realized.