Overview

The Musicology programme at Utrecht University prepares you for music careers within and beyond academia where critical engagement, reflection and writing skills are key. Therefore, our research Master’s in Musicology will train you in advanced research while giving you academic insight into the theoretical and artistic principles underpinning how music is understood and practiced across history and cultures.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the programme are equipped to operate in the international field of musicology and, in particular, the field of their research specialism. They often continue their studies at doctoral level and subsequently pursue careers in academic teaching and research. Graduates who do not wish to pursue doctoral studies have found employment in museums, archives, libraries, publishing houses, music labels, as freelance consultants in the cultural sector, research coordinators at universities, broadcast editors, and research advisors in cultural and public policy offices.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Humanities Today

Current Musicology

Perspectives on Music Historiography

Musical Encounters and Confrontations: Postcolonial Perspectives on Music, 1600-present

Digital Humanities: Applications For Musicologists

Research Design for Musicologists

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Utrecht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Musicology View 5 other Masters in Musicology in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

This is a selective Master's. You will be considered for admission to the research Master's programme 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 strong interest in Musicology as demonstrated by your prior academic record and/or explained in your letter of motivation.
You have a strong motivation to acquire advanced training in academic research in Musicology, which is elaborated convincingly in your motivation letter.
You are able to interpret and apply complex theories in the field of Musicology and/or the wider Humanities, as demonstrated by a sample of academic writing (for example, a seminar paper or your Bachelor's thesis with a grade above average).
You have above-average knowledge of the methods and theories applied more widely in the Humanities at Bachelor’s level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22000 EUR / year

≈ 22000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Utrecht

Netherlands

900 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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