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The Master's Degree Program in Musicology aims to provide a broad and differentiated training in methodologies and repertoires, equipping musicologists with the skills to engage in professional activities that require an in-depth knowledge of music history and theory, as well as world music and contemporary popular music. Graduates will also be able to conduct original research in the field and complement their performance or composition skills with a solid historical and theoretical background. Graduates can pursue careers in the study, promotion, and enhancement of music as an art form, its placement within the knowledge system, and its role in public and social life. They will be capable of planning, coordinating, and performing high-level professional activities at organizations and institutions, and in various fields of communication related to musical culture. The course also provides the necessary foundation to access further educational paths that require a Master's Degree (PhD programs, second-level master's programs, teaching competitions). The program offers a wide range of study paths designed to support the diverse study interests and career aspirations of each student.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the Master's Degree Program in Musicology requires one of the following qualifications:

  1. A Bachelor's Degree (old or new academic system) or a three-year university diploma that includes at least two years of historical-musical or technical-musical disciplines or 18 CFU (university credits) in the L-ART/07 and/or L-ART/08 sectors;
  2. Another qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable by the competent bodies of the University;
  3. A First-Level Academic Diploma awarded by a Conservatory of Music or an equivalent Music Institute or another institution within the Higher Artistic and Musical Education (AFAM) sector, provided it includes at least two years or 18 CFA (academic credits) of historical-musical or technical-musical disciplines;
  4. An institutional diploma awarded by a Conservatory of Music or an equivalent Music Institute, provided it includes at least two years of historical-musical or technical-musical disciplines. The validity of qualifications (3) and (4) for admission to the Master's Degree, according to Law no. 268 of November 22, 2002, is subject to the possession of a secondary school diploma and adequate general cultural preparation.

Overview of the program

Duration
2 years
Credits
120
Language
Italian
Access
Not Restricted Access
Teaching method
On-campus
Coordinator of the course
Pietro Zappala'
Area
Musicology and Cultural Heritage
Degree class
LM-45-R -
Location
branch office in Cremona
Department
DEPARTMENT OF MUSICOLOGY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
Year of study: 1
Choose a subject Choose a subject Choose five subjects Choose a usbject 12 Elective ECTS to be selected among the entire available academic offer of the university. The degree programme recommends: (12 CFU)
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Elective courses – Degree course teachings

Here you can choose from the teachings offered by the degree course you are enrolled in.
If you wish to add a teaching which is offered by another degree course, skip this step and go to the next one where you can choose from the University of Pavia’s available offer.

Year of study: 2
Choose a subject Choose 12 ECTS (CFU) (12 CFU)
Notes

12 credits (CFU) elective courses

You can choose among the available educational offer of the University of Pavia.
Your degree course recommends:

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Educational goals

Career opportunities

Admission requirements