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4 reasons for your Bachelor's degree in Classical Music
  • Intensive artistic work on your main instrument or voice
  • Expansion of artistic horizons through exchange with other musical traditions and new media
  • Strong practical orientation with stage experience
  • Music theory, history and pedagogy embedded in curriculum
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Your modules

Our Bachelor's degree programme in Classical Music focuses on your artistic development. Your main instrumental or vocal subject accompanies you throughout the entire degree programme and is complemented by in-depth theoretical and academic content. In the practical artistic subjects, you can develop your creativity and discover new forms of expression.

You'll deal intensively with topics such as music and health and explore a wide range of pedagogical approaches - always with the aim of experiencing and communicating music in very different ways.

You will complete your studies with a creative project or a written thesis - whatever suits you and your goals.

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Your focal points

Musicians are playing violins in an orchestra. The musicians' hands are visible as they hold and play their instruments. In the background, more musicians and audience members can be seen.

In our Bachelor's degree programme in Classical Music - Instrumental, you will develop your instrumental skills to the highest level. Your main instrument takes centre stage: you will refine your technique and expression and find your own musical style.

In addition, you will study ensemble and chamber music, music theory, aural training, music history and aesthetics. You will discover classical and contemporary works and acquire a sound artistic and theoretical basis. Expertise in music education and pedagogy will prepare you for a variety of tasks in musical life.

Workshops, individual and group lessons, seminars and masterclasses ensure a varied programme of study. Performances at concerts, competitions and projects are part of the programme right from the start. Experienced lecturers and international guest artists will accompany you on your way.

In addition to your musical skills, you will strengthen your independence: you will have the opportunity to develop your own artistic projects and expand your management skills - important foundations for a successful career as a musician.

In our Bachelor's degree programme in Classical Music - Vocal, you will develop your voice into your strongest means of expression. Over the course of seven semesters, we will accompany you on your path to becoming a versatile, expressive vocal artist - with in-depth training in vocal technique, interpretation and stage presence.

Your main subject, singing, takes centre stage: you will work intensively on your voice and learn a broad repertoire from different eras and styles. In addition, you will strengthen your musical personality in ensemble and chamber music, speech training, sight-singing, scenic lessons as well as music theory, music history, aesthetics and aural training.

We attach great importance to practical experience: you will gain experience in concerts, recitals, music theatre productions and other stage formats. Music education and pedagogy are also integral parts of your degree programme and open up a wide range of career opportunities.

You will develop your artistic signature through individual lessons, workshops, masterclasses and seminars - accompanied by experienced lecturers and renowned guest artists.

Study plan, Bachelor's degree programme Classical Music (B. Mus.)

Your curriculum

7 Semester 210 ECTS
1. Semester

  • Music Theory

    6

  • Music History I

    6

  • Elective I

    6

  • Artistic Major I

    12
2. Semester

  • Ensembles I

    6

  • Music History II

    6

  • Elective II

    6

  • Artistic Major II

    12
3. Semester

  • Ensembles II

    6

  • Instrument Studies

    6

  • Elective III

    6

  • Artistic Major III

    12
4. Semester

  • Ensembles III

    6

  • Sound Lab I

    6

  • Elective IV

    6

  • Artistic Major IV

    12
5. Semester

  • Transtraditional Musicology

    6

  • Music Pedagogy

    6

  • Music Didactic

    6

  • Artistic Major V

    12
6. Semester

  • Music Business

    6

  • Sound Lab II

    6

  • Academic Research & Writing

    6

  • Artistic Major VI & Language

    12
7. Semester

  • Music Production

    6

  • Elective V

    6

  • Bachelor Thesis

    6

  • Artistic Major VII

    6
Your creative learning environment
Various music and event spaces equipped with instruments like a piano and drums, along with scenes of rehearsals and lessons.
Your creative learning environment

Study Location for Classical Music and World Music

You will study at the Institute for Classical Music and World Music, part of the SRH University Campus Berlin, located right in the creative heart of Kreuzberg. You can expect modern music rooms, professional studios, and innovative creative labs that foster an inspiring learning atmosphere. The institute bridges the gap between classical music and trans-traditional styles, offering you an artistically and academically excellent education. In the immediate vicinity, you will find a vibrant network of music studios, galleries, cultural projects, and trendy cafés – the perfect environment to launch your musical career.

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Costs

Smart financing

As a state-recognised, private university, SRH University is financed by tuition fees. This income goes towards equipping our campuses, providing services for our students and quality assurance. In this way, we ensure that you receive the best possible education under optimal study conditions. Especially individual instruction with renowned lecturers: https://www.musicstudy-srh.de/all-lecturers

During your degree programme, you will receive individual one-to-one support to take your skills to an ever higher level. Your studies with us will cost you:

Tuition fees

  • Citizenship | EU/EEA (incl. Switzerland, Western Balkans, Turkey and Ukraine): €850 / month
  • Citizenship | non-EU/EEA: €9.250 / semester*

The monthly fee remains the same for the entire duration of your studies. With the exception of any placement, aptitude or equivalent examinations, no separate examination fees or similar are charged, not even for repeat examinations. This gives you maximum cost transparency during your studies.

*We offer an incentive for international talents: a reduction of 10%, 20%, or 30% of the total tuition fees. This incentive is available immediately after passing the entrance examination, subject to demonstrated talent, and can be renewed each year through participation in a scholarship concert. Example: With the 30% scholarship, the fee would be €1,050 per month (€12,600 per year).

In addition to efficient organisation, a goal-oriented course of study also requires a solid financial basis in order to be able to pay rent, living costs and tuition fees. There are various financing options, such as educational loans or scholarship programmes.

We have summarised all the financing options for you.

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Admission requirements and application

Admission

You can apply at any time without obligation via our online portal. We will then check your application documents and invite you to the selection process.

To apply for the Bachelor's degree programme in Classical Music , 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
  • English language certificate*
  • Curriculum vitae with current passport photo
  • Copy of ID (front and back), copy of National Identity Card for foreign students
  • Entrance examination*

If you come from abroad, you can be admitted,

  • if you can provide us with a university entrance qualification in the form of certificates from your previous education
  • if you have successfully completed our selection procedure*.
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Application process and selection procedure

We look forward to welcoming you to SRH University. This is what our application process looks like:

  1. Submit your online application via the SRH application portal
  2. If admission requirements are met, you will receive an invitation for the admissions interview*
  3. After a successful interview, you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract
  4. Read thoroughly, sign and upload your study contract to your application account
  5. Reserve your study place by paying the enrolment fee within the guarantee period
  6. Receive your letter of admission
  7. Apply for a study visa should you require one (Who needs a visa)
  8. Pay your tuition fees as per your study contract
  9. Participate in Welcome Week and begin your studies 

*Note that not all programmes require an interview, in some cases you may be asked to video record it or you may receive your letter of acceptance directly.

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