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Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln
Bachelor German Arts & Design

Composition/Music Theory

Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)

About the Program

The Cologne University of Music and Dance offers a four-year Bachelor's degree course in composition/music theory. After four semesters, students can choose between a pedagogical and an artistic profile. The course offers a broad-based education teaching artistic-practical, academic and pedagogical skills in the areas of composition, music theory and composition. In addition to classical composition theory, the course includes music analytical, stylistic and music historical knowledge, methodology and didactics, artistic-practical use of modern notation and production software, and planning and realization of productions and performance projects. The aim is a comprehensive creative and post-creative development of the aesthetic diversity of music in the past and present. The program is divided into a basic study period (1st and 2nd year) with compulsory modules and a differentiated main study period (3rd and 4th year), structured around 7 main modules: Core module, Artistic-practical context, Education, Mediation, Professionalization, Bachelor thesis/Interdisciplinary project, and Supplement.
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The Cologne University of Music and Dance offers a four-year Bachelor's degree course in composition/music theory. After four semesters, students can choose between a pedagogical and an artistic profile. The course offers a broad-based education teaching artistic-practical, academic and pedagogical skills in the areas of composition, music theory and composition. In addition to classical composition theory, the course includes music analytical, stylistic and music historical knowledge, methodology and didactics, artistic-practical use of modern notation and production software, and planning and realization of productions and performance projects. The aim is a comprehensive creative and post-creative development of the aesthetic diversity of music in the past and present. The program is divided into a basic study period (1st and 2nd year) with compulsory modules and a differentiated main study period (3rd and 4th year), structured around 7 main modules: Core module, Artistic-practical context, Education, Mediation, Professionalization, Bachelor thesis/Interdisciplinary project, and Supplement.

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Quick answers about Composition/Music Theory at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln

Is Composition/Music Theory at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Composition/Music Theory programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Composition/Music Theory at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Composition/Music Theory?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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