Master of Music Theory

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Masters course content

If you are interested in a Master of Music Theory, you need to hold an undergraduate degree in a related field of study. Institutes of music and the fine arts usually conduct comprehensive application procedures, including interviews, entry examinations or auditions. This is why the application deadlines are often set early in the year. Thus, we advise you to inform yourself in advance so that you do not miss a deadline.

The course content in Theory of Music ranges from classical musicology, music history, the bibliography of great artists and musicians, music education, analysis and interpretation. The Masters programme is more technically based, common subjects are analysis, stylistic composition, performance practice and editing.

Most universities and colleges offer extra courses where you can follow instrumental classes and improve your talent in your chosen instrument, whether it is a bow or blowing instrument or a vocal.

Career Perspectives with the Masters programme in Music Theory

After completion of the two years Masters degree course, you have some interesting job opportunities. If you choose to follow the field of study, you can either teach music theory or even teach a music instrument. Furthermore, you can become a professional at composing or on music history and the interpretations of it.

Study Theory of Music as a postgraduate programme at one of these universities: