Overview

The World Music - Trans-Traditional Creative Musicking degree from SRH University creates a broad foundation in artistic practice and research, in teaching and self-management. In addition to the musical/sound practice that students bring with them and should continue to deepen during their studies, the programme focuses on interdisciplinary, trans-traditional artistic practices, aesthetics and research.

Career opportunities

Artistic Career

Graduates specializing in transtraditional music have diverse opportunities in the artistic field. Career paths include working as a professional music performer in various capacities, such as an orchestra or ensemble musician, a soloist or chamber musician, a theatre or opera musician, or a session musician and touring artist.

Education and Teaching

Graduates can pursue careers in various educational and academic fields. Possible career paths include working as a music educator or instrumental teacher, a lecturer in musicology or ethnomusicology, as well as a university lecturer.

Cultural Management

Graduates can also pursue careers in cultural management, taking on roles such as cultural manager, event organizer, music festival director, or music agent. Additionally, they may work as event managers, overseeing the planning and execution of various artistic events.

Programme Structure

In addition to performative and creative approaches, students are encouraged to engage with practices and methods of artistic and academic research. Skills in music education and pedagogy, as well as in managing their own projects, are also taught.

The teaching/learning methods are differentiated according to the area of knowledge and cover the spectrum of possible teaching methods: from lectures, seminars and research workshops to individual and group lessons on instruments or technologies, exercises and rehearsal workshops to internships, field research and independent project work.

The expected heterogeneous composition of the student body also allows peer-to-peer learning to be utilised in a targeted manner.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

You can apply at any time. If you need a visa, it is recommended that you apply early, at least four months before the start of the semester.

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Music Music Composition Music Performance View 12 other Bachelors in Music in Germany

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for the Bachelor's degree programme in World Music (trans-traditional creative musicking) , you will need

general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification (subject-restricted Abitur) or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences

or at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of professional experience plus an aptitude test

Successfully completed selection procedure

Curriculum vitae with current passport photo

Copy of ID (front and back), copy of National Identity Card for foreign students

Entrance examination

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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

18500 EUR / year

≈ 18500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuition fee (EU/EWR including Switzerland, Ukraine, Western Balkans): €1,500/month

Tuition for non-EU/EWR students: €9250/per semester

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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