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Music Theory

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Department of Musicology Weimar-Jena To the website of the department

Courses offered

Study information:

A consecutive Master’s programme comprising 120 ECTS credits, which broadens and deepens students’ individual skills, qualifying them for a career as a professional musician with a wide range of opportunities in a broad and diverse professional field (in the areas of artistic practice, education or artistic research), whether working on a freelance basis or in a salaried role, Study can commence in either the winter or summer semester

Degree:

NEW: Master of Music, 120 CP - Enrollment starting in 2026

Standard period of study:

4 Semester

Content:

A major in the arts, supplemented where applicable by compulsory modules related to the major in a core area, with the option to tailor the programme to individual interests by selecting relevant compulsory-elective modules in the specialisation area

You can find a sample study plan here.

Prerequisite:

First subject-specific university degree qualifying for professional practice, passed aptitude test, proof of language level B2 (for international applicants)

Application and aptitude test

Online application process via the HISinOne portal

Application period:

Applications will be accepted for the first time for the summer semester 2026!

February 15 – March 15 for the winter semester
October 1 – October 31 for the summer semester

You can find out about current changes on the dates and deadlines page.

Aptitude test period:

May/June for the winter semester
January for the summer semester

Aptitude test:

An in-person examination consisting of several parts will take place.

Here you will find the specific requirements and the aptitude test regulations.

Study organization

→ Student counseling

→ Dates and deadlines

→ Re-registration | Suspension of studies | Part-time study

→ Examination regulations

→ International Office

Study documents

Rahmenprüfungs- und -studienordnung
Fachprüfungs-und-studienordnung
Studienverlaufs- und Prüfungsplan
Modulhandbuch
Modulhandbuch Wahlpflichtmodule
Contact

Academic counseling

Prof. Jörn Arnecke

Professor of Music Theory, Aural Training and Historical Music Theory (Practice)

+49 3643 | 555 263

joern.arnecke(at)hfm-weimar.de

General academic counseling

Signe Pribbernow

Deputy Head of Department Academic and Student Affairs

+49 3643 | 555 184

signe.pribbernow(at)hfm-weimar.de
Department of Musicology Weimar-Jena To the website of the department

Courses offered

Study information:

a consecutive degree programme that broadens and deepens students’ individual skills, opens up further career paths in the fields of artistic practice, education or research, and thus contributes to their professional qualifications

Degree:

Master of Music with specialization, 120 CP - Enrollment until 2025

Standard period of study:

4 Semester

Content:

a degree in the arts with a specialisation in an artistic, academic or educational subject

You can find information on the individual specialisations here.

Prerequisite:

Application and aptitude test

Online application process via the HISinOne portal

Application period:

You can find out about current changes on the dates and deadlines page.

Aptitude test period:

Aptitude test:

An in-person examination consisting of several parts will take place.
Here you will find the specific requirements and the aptitude test regulations.

Study organization

→ Student counseling

→ Dates and deadlines

→ Re-registration | Suspension of studies | Part-time study

→ Examination regulations

→ International Office

Study documents

Prüfungsplan
Studienplan
Studienpläne aller Profile
Prüfungspläne aller Profile
Rahmenprüfungs- und -studienordnung
RPSO M.Mus. (Vbl. 1/2012; gilt nur in Teilen)
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung, 1. Änderung
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung, 2. Änderung
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung, 3. Änderung
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung, 4. Änderung
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung, 5. Änderung
Übersicht der Profile
Contact

Academic counseling

Prof. Jörn Arnecke

Professor of Music Theory, Aural Training and Historical Music Theory (Practice)

+49 3643 | 555 263

joern.arnecke(at)hfm-weimar.de

General academic counseling

Signe Pribbernow

Deputy Head of Department Academic and Student Affairs

+49 3643 | 555 184

signe.pribbernow(at)hfm-weimar.de
Department of Musicology Weimar-Jena To the website of the department
Courses offered

Study information:

a consecutive degree programme that broadens and deepens students’ individual skills, opens up further career paths in the fields of artistic practice, education or research, and thus contributes to their professional qualifications

Degree:

Master of Music, Two subjects, 120 CP – enrolment until winter semester 2025/26

Standard period of study:

4 Semester

Content:

A major in the arts combined with a second major in an artistic, educational or academic field

Possible second major:
Major in the arts
Musicology / Arts Management

Prerequisite:
Application and aptitude test

Online application process via the HISinOne portal

Application period:

You can find out about current changes on the dates and deadlines page.

Aptitude test period:

Aptitude test:

An in-person examination consisting of several parts will take place.

Here you will find the specific requirements and the aptitude test regulations.

Study organization

→ Student counseling

→ Dates and deadlines

→ Re-registration | Suspension of studies | Part-time study

→ Examination regulations

→ International Office

Study documents

Prüfungsplan
Studienplan
Rahmenprüfungs- und -studienordnung
RPSO M.Mus. (Vbl. 1/2012; gilt nur in Teilen)
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung
Fachprüfungs- und -studienordnung, 1. Änderung
Contact

Academic counseling

Prof. Jörn Arnecke

Professor of Music Theory, Aural Training and Historical Music Theory (Practice)

+49 3643 | 555 263

joern.arnecke(at)hfm-weimar.de

General academic counseling

Signe Pribbernow

Deputy Head of Department Academic and Student Affairs

+49 3643 | 555 184

signe.pribbernow(at)hfm-weimar.de
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Music Theory

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Courses offered

Application and aptitude test

Study organization

Study documents

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