About:
You want to learn more about pop music and the industry around it? Do you already play an instrument and now want to reach a professional level? Then the popular music degree programme is the right place for you! Many jobs are connected to popular music: some play and produce the hits of tomorrow, others criticise and evaluate them. No matter which side you are more interested in: either way, you need comprehensive musical knowledge. The Popular Music and Media degree programme at Paderborn University has a standard period of study of 6 semesters and ends with a Bachelor of Arts degree. You can also go on to complete an MA.
Overview:
The Bachelor and Master’s program in "Popular Music and Media," a unique offering in Germany, seamlessly blends academic study with practical experience. Students gain scholarly skills and hands-on experience in music and media. The aim is to develop well-rounded professionals who are both knowledgeable theorists and seasoned practitioners. Courses cover a wide range of topics, including pop music history, musicology, music production, the music business, pop and media culture, gender studies, music journalism, media theory, and basics of business and economics, complemented by internships and study abroad opportunities. The Master's program delves deeper into popular music research, analysis, music and media practices, as well as music and cultural management, and media economics.
Objectives:
As a popular music graduate, the broad field of the music industry is basically open to you. Where exactly you are drawn to depends on whether you have completed the practical or theoretical version of the degree programme. Depending on this, you may work as a professional musician yourself or be employed in a music-related profession. You may send your application to: Media organisations, recording studios, editorial offices of music magazines, cultural management companies, advertising agencies.