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Masaryk University Faculty of Arts

Musicology

What will you learn?

The aim of the bachelor degree study in the field of musicology is to acquire and develop knowledge, skills and methodological experience from the field of historical and theoretical issues of the history of Czech and European music in the whole range of their development. The emphasis is given also on the knowledge and reliable orientation in basic musical theoretical disciplines, ie in harmony, counterpoint and musical forms, in the historical, theoretical and practical levels. In the acquisition of key competencies, it is of great importance to perform musical activities (within the framework of the lessons it is possible to sing in several choirs, play piano, perform in chamber ensembles or orchestra). This field of study is intended for graduates and graduates of secondary schools of various types, whose studies end with a school-leaving examination (grammar school, conservatory, secondary vocational school etc.). The concept counts not only on the basic theoretical equipment of the graduates, but also on the application of their skills in practice. Students of the bachelor's degree in musicology gradually acquire the work of literature (Czech and foreign), but to a limited extent also with primary and secondary sources related to musical culture. They will be able to analyze various types and forms of artistic expression, both in the field of classical music and non-artistic music. It is also possible to start an Erasmus + internship at one of the many European universities with which the Institute of Musicology has concluded a partnership contract and it is desirable to apply the knowledge and experience gained abroad when writing a bachelor thesis. Graduates can further study musical science at a master's degree or some related fields (especially those attended by the Institute of Music Science, such as Music Management etc.).

Practical training

Students will practice in various musical and cultural institutions (museums, archives, theaters, media, orchestras, concert agencies etc.). They can also participate in the research tasks of the Institute and some grant projects.

Career opportunities

A graduate of a Bachelor's degree in musicology is a specialist in music theory and history that enable him to practice in basic and applied research (academic workplaces, various archives and museums), music industry management ), management of concerts (concerts and agencies) and last but not least in the sphere of music education and journalism.

Admission requirements

No information available

Application guide

Study options

Single-subject studies

Students have a pre-defined list of required courses, which are supplemented with selective and elective courses. The student pays full attention to the single field of study chosen.

Combined studies

In this type of studies, the students focus on the main degree programme (120 credits) supplemented with another, minor, programme (60 credits). The student enrols in the degree programme in which he/she majors. Both the programmes are stated in the university diploma. You will find possible combinations on the websites of individual degree programmes.​ An exception is programmes preparing students for teaching professions, where both fields of study are equal and the thesis may be written in any of them.

Recommended combinations

Combinations with programmes from Faculty of Arts

Other combinations

Study plans of this programme can also be studies in a combination with

Combinations with programmes from Faculty of Arts

Combinations with programmes from Faculty of Education

  • Social pedagogy (major) – Faculty of Education, full-time studies
    + Musicology (minor)

Combinations with programmes from Faculty of Economics and Administration

  • Economics (major) – Faculty of Economics and Administration, full-time studies
    + Musicology (minor)
  • Economic Policy (major) – Faculty of Economics and Administration, full-time studies
    + Musicology (minor)
  • Public Economics and Administration (major) – Faculty of Economics and Administration, full-time studies
    + Musicology (minor)

Combinations with programmes from Faculty of Informatics

  • Informatics (major) – Faculty of Informatics, full-time studies
    + Musicology (minor)

Combinations with programmes from Faculty of Social Studies

Courses – curriculum examples

An example of your study plan:

Single-subject studies

Combined studies

Recommended combinations

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Ancient History (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Archival Studies (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Auxiliary Historical Sciences (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Baltic Studies (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Catalan Language and Literature (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Dutch Language, Literature and Culture (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + General Linguistics (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Mediterranean studies (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Modern Greek Language and Literature (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Museology (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Polish Studies (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Portuguese Language and Literature (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Russian Studies (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + South Slavonic and Balkan Studies (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Study of Religions (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Ukrainian Studies (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Musicology (major), full-time studies
 + Vietnamese Studies (minor) – Faculty of Arts

Other combinations

Follow-up studies

Graduates can further study musical science at a master's degree or some related fields (especially those attended by the Institute of Music Science, such as Music Management etc.).

Study information

Provided by Faculty of Arts
Type of studies Bachelor's
Mode full-time Yes
combined Yes
Study options single-subject studies Yes
single-subject studies with specialization No
major/minor studies Yes
Standard length of studies 3 years
Language of instruction Czech

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