SRH University
Bachelor

World Music Focus: trans-traditional creative musicking
Bachelor of Arts | Berlin

With a focus on trans-traditional creative musicking, the programme fosters deep musical understanding, technical virtuosity, and expressiveness, enabling students to develop into highly professional musicians and pursue successful careers.

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All Facts at a Glance
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Start:
1st April and 1st October
Model:
full-time
Language:
English
ECTS:
180
Info:
without NC , accredited
Duration:
6 semesters
Location:
Berlin
Costs:
from 850 € per month -  Show costs split

Programme content World Music, B. A.

Shaping sound, transcending traditions

The 6-semester Bachelor's degree programme 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.
The focus is on students' own artistic work in cross-traditional, cross-genre and cross-disciplinary contexts: as artistic-aesthetic-creative as well as performative sound design - explicitly including analogue, digital, intermodal and installative sound practices. In all complementary subjects (history, music theory, aesthetics, aural training, instrumental studies, etc.), a culturally differentiated historical-critical global perspective is taught, in which different sound and music traditions and cultures are aesthetically equivalent and relevant.

Our range of study programmes in Music is very diverse. Let yourself be inspired.

 

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.

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4 reasons for your Bachelor's degree in World Music
  • Cross-cultural, interdisciplinary artistic practice
  • Trans-traditional musicking and research
  • Individual creative development and mentoring
  • Culturally reflective music theory and history

Career prospects, world music (B. A.)

Diverse professional fields for musical talents

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 theater or opera musician, or a session musician and touring artist.

In addition to performance-based careers, opportunities in media and music technology are also available, including roles as a music producer or sound designer.

In Berlin, financial support for artists is accessible through various funding opportunities, including government grants, cultural foundations, and EU funding programs.

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. Additionally, there are numerous research opportunities at various institutes.
In Germany, there is a continuous demand for music teachers, as both public and private music schools regularly offer teaching positions throughout the year.

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.

The field offers seasonal performance opportunities and highly flexible career paths, including positions as coordinators for music or arts festivals. Alternatively, graduates can work as artist agents, managing and organizing performances for musicians and ensembles.

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Your modules

In the Bachelor's programme in World Music, you will acquire a broad foundation in artistic practice and research as well as teaching and self-management. The programme is trans-traditional and interdisciplinary in nature and builds on the musical and sound experience you bring with you to your studies.

In the Artistic Major, you will develop your own artistic practice across all semesters in cross-genre, cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary contexts. Ensembles and artistic projects promote collaborative work, performative formats and independent project development. In the Sound Labs, you will explore analogue, digital and installation-based sound practices as well as contemporary technologies.

Theoretical modules such as Music Theory or Music History provide a globally oriented, historical-critical perspective on different music and sound cultures. Elective subjects allow you to set your own individual focus. The programme is complemented by modules such as Music Pedagogy or Music Business, which strengthen skills in teaching, project management and professional practice.

You will complete your studies with a bachelor's thesis and an artistic final project in which you bring together your artistic development and research. We would be happy to send you further information material with the complete curriculum.

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

Your curriculum

6 Semester 180 ECTS
1. Semester

  • Music Theory

    6

  • Music History I

    6

  • Elective I

    6

  • Artistic Major I

    12
2. Semester

  • Music Harmony

    6

  • Music History II

    6

  • Elective II

    6

  • Artistic Major II

    12
3. Semester

  • Ensembles I

    6

  • Instrument Studies

    6

  • Elective III

    6

  • Artistic Major III

    12
4. Semester

  • Ensembles II

    6

  • Sound Lab I

    6

  • Elective IV

    6

  • Artistic Major IV

    12
5. Semester

  • Transtraditional Musicology

    6

  • Music Pedagogy

    6

  • Music Didactic

    6

  • Artistic Project I

    12
6. Semester

  • Music Business

    6

  • Sound Lab II

    6

  • Bachelor Thesis

    6

  • Artistic Project II & Language

    12
Studienverlaufsplan pdf (67 KB)
Your creative learning environment
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Your creative learning environment

Berlin Institute of Musical Arts

You will study at the Berlin Institute of Musical Arts (BIMA), part of the SRH University Campus Berlin, right in the heart of the creative centre of Kreuzberg. You can expect excellently equipped classrooms and inspiring creative labs that create a lively and innovative learning atmosphere. The campus is located in a creative neighbourhood of music studios, design agencies and art projects. Thanks to its proximity to trendy cafés, galleries and cultural centres, the location offers you ideal conditions to realise your personal and professional goals.

You can find us here:

Prinzenstraße 84.1 
10969 Berlin

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.thebima.de/alle-dozenten

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

Authorisation

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 World Music (trans-traditional creative musicking) , you will need

  • general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (subject-specific Abitur) or technical college entrance qualification
  • 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 also 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. You apply online via the SRH application portal
  2. If you fulfil the admission requirements, we will invite you to a selection process
  3. If the selection process is successful, you will receive an acceptance letter and a study contract from us
  4. You sign the study contract and send it back to us
  5. You pay the enrolment fee
  6. We will send you your letter of admission
  7. You take part in our induction week and then you're ready to go!
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