Degree from a Dutch research university

Competencies

This is a selective Master's. You will be considered for admission to the Master's programme Applied Musicology if you have a Bachelor’s diploma from a Dutch university (or international equivalent) and can demonstrate the following knowledge, insight and skills:

• You have a clear interest in Music and Musicology shown by having taken at least 60 EC of components in the field of Music or Musicology at the Bachelor's level (or equivalent).
• You have a clear interest in (Western) music and its role within the cultural infrastructure, as well as appropriate skills in cross-medial research methods within musicology.
• You are able to interpret and apply complex theories in the field of Musicology, as demonstrated by a seminar paper or your Bachelor's thesis.
• You have knowledge of the methods and theories applied in the humanities at Bachelor’s level.
• You are able to design, perform, analyse and report on scientific research in Musicology, as demonstrated by a seminar paper or your Bachelor's thesis.
• You have a strong motivation to combine academic and professional training in Musicology within your study programme, which is elaborated convincingly in your motivation letter.
• You are able to express yourself in proficient English, both orally and in written text, as demonstrated by your motivation letter, a writing sample (seminar paper or Bachelor's thesis), and potentially an interview with the Admissions Committee.

Selection procedure

The Admissions Committee decides on your application. On the basis of the documents submitted by you, the committee will assess whether you will be able to successfully complete the Master’s programme within the nominal duration. The committee also takes into account:

• Motivation and talent.
• Level of required knowledge and the mastery of methods and techniques used in the subject area.
• General (high) level of professional and intellectual ability.
• Command of the language(s) used in the programme.

An interview may be part of the selection procedure. Alternatively, if you are residing outside the Netherlands, the Admissions Committee may ask for additional written material.

Previous education

The following Bachelor’s programmes are a good preparation for this Master’s programme:

Do you have a university degree and do not yet meet the admission requirements? Please contact the Programme Coordinator. 

Not sure if you are eligible?

You can contact us with questions about your eligibility.