Overview

The Applied Musicology programme at Utrecht University utilizes reflective training in both current and innovative approaches in musicology, through which you will learn to apply academic musicological skills to the day-to-day challenges in a musical life.

Experience from the professional field

The Master's programme in Applied Musicology was designed in direct dialogue with top institutions within the musical infrastructure in the Netherlands and beyond; it does not discriminate between classical and popular music.

The curriculum builds on knowledge and skills gained through Bachelor's programme in Musicology, with emphasis on both historical musicology and the relation of music with other media.

As a student, you will receive intensive mentoring while developing research and reflective skills relevant to questions in contemporary music production, programming, financing and participation. You will acquire additional relevant skills (for example journalistic writing skills) through classroom labs as well as coaching by professors and professionals in the field.

Careers

The Master's programme in Applied Musicology prepares professionals for a range of careers:

Programmer /Researcher at musical organisations

Editorial Board Member at broadcast institutions

Editor in written media

Manager of cultural or educational institutions

Programmer for festivals

Music Supervisor for sound recording or film companies

Accreditation

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Musicology

Musical Infrastructure In An International Context

Musical Knack: Writing about Music

Musical Knack: Staging Music

Musical Encounters And Confrontations: Postcolonial Perspectives On Music, 1600-present

Music And The Moving Image

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 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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93

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21342 EUR / year

≈ 21342 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 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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