Master of Music -
String Instruments

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The Cologne University of Music and Dance offers in the field of instrument the advanced education in Master's programs. The following instruments are offered under the Master of Music String Instruments:

Double Bass
Viola
Violin
Violoncello

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

Basic information

Degree	Master of Music
Period of study	4 Semester
Course begin	Wintersemester
ECTS points	120 Credits
Major subjects	Historische Streichinstrumente, Kontrabass, Viola, Violine, Violoncello
Continuing study options	Master of Music Historical instruments & baroque singin, Concert exam

Impressions from the study program

Unterrichtssituation Violine mit Professor und einer Studierenden.

Zwei Studierende spielen Violoncello und Violine von einem Tablet.

Ein Studierender spielt vor einem Notenpult Violine.

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

Proof of successful completion of a four-year Bachelor's degree with the artistic main subject for which the application for this Master's program is being made.
Students who did not obtain their degree at 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 in the main subject. For detailed information, please refer to the aptitude test regulations.

Course of studies and examination regulations

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The Master of Music String Instruments program is divided into the following modules:

Core module
Artistic-practical context
Elective module
Master thesis/project

In the first two modules, the program focuses exclusively on deepening skills in the solo instrument. In the elective module there is the possibility to complement the profile from that of the university. The program is completed by the master's thesis/project.