Study location	Germany, Berlin
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	7 semesters (210 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BMus
Course code	POP_0_210_V_BE_0_e

Tuition fee	€4,740 per semester

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German. ⠀ Upload your electronic copies during the application process

Language requirements

English Please find our English language requirements here: • Duolingo Certificate 110 points • TOEFL 87 ibt (direct entry) • TOEFL 79 – 86 ibt (with additional agreement) • TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150) • IELTS (academic) 6.5 average – please see Language Centre guidelines if results differ • CAE (grade A, B, or C) • CPE (grade A, B or C) • Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A) 59 points • Linguaskill: 176 – 184 (CES) – all four skills required

Other requirements

A relevant portfolio is required. 2 Songs as MP3 file Please upload two songs in MP3 format in which you present your musical instrument in the application form, which will be your main subject during your studies. They can be your own compositions or interpretations/arrangements of foreign works, lasting at least one and at most four minutes. In addition, write a one-page PDF file that provides information about these titles and their original authors and performers. Describe the nature and scope of your own work and name the work of third parties. Your individual artistic and creative strengths, which are expressed in the music examples submitted, should relate to the following focal points: Author: composition/musical adaptation Performer: instrumental performance – at least one song must feature the main instrument Performer: vocals Producer: sound engineering/production The result of the pre-selection will determine whether the candidate will take part in the practical entrance examination. General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) CV two MP3s (instrument or vocals): for your studies, you must choose and present an instrument (or vocals) as your main subject. Please upload your own compositions or interpretations of foreign works with your application (each lasting 1-4 minutes). Proof of English proficiency Copy of your identity card or passport

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Overview

Your music is a mixture of hip hop, gamelan and singer/songwriter. Your dream is to become a top musician… We welcome you to our music performance degree BMus Popular Music, the talent factory for musicians of all genres!

The promotion of your musical abilities and your own artistic identity are the first priority in the Popular Music study programme. A mix of individual major and minor lessons, ensemble lessons, repertoire and accompaniment coaching will form your musical basis throughout the entire course of studies. You will hone your musical craft, test yourself in interaction with others and sharpen your artistic profile. You will learn all the basics, tools and the necessary routine in courses such as composition, songwriting, performance training, artist development, pedagogy and recording techniques.

Programme structure

7 SEMESTERS 210 ECTS

1. SEMESTER 30 ECTS
Basics in Theory and Practice

• Recording Techniques
• Musical Analysis
• Music Theory
• Practice Project I
• Instrument Major I / Ensemble I / Instrument Minor I
• Pop Music History

2. SEMESTER 30 ECTS
Development and Performance

• Music Theory – Harmony
• Performance Practice I
• Elective I – Choir & Body Percussion
• Practice Project II
• Instrument Major II / Instrument Minor II / Ensemble II
• Musicology

3. SEMESTER 30 ECTS
Songwriting and Recording

• Songwriting
• Composition
• Studio techniques
• Practice Project III
• Instrument Major III / Instrument Minor III / Ensemble III
• Media Law – Music & Sound

4. SEMESTER 30 ECTS
Arranging and Stage Training

• Arrangement
• Performance Training
• Elective II
• Practice Project IV
• Instrument Major IV / Instrument Minor IV / Ensemble IV
• Language / Physiology

5. SEMESTER 30 ECTS
Internship / Study Abroad
The fifth semester is all about practical work. During an internship at home or abroad or study abroad you will expand your professional repertoire in a targeted manner and establish direct contact with the business world and the various music scenes.

6. SEMESTER 30 ECTS
Music Business and Pedagogy

• Pedagogy I
• Arrangement II
• Elective III (Correpetition & Repertoire)
• Practice Project V
• Instrument Major V / Instrument Minor V / Ensemble V
• Artist Development I

7. SEMESTER 30 ECTS
Artist Development and Thesis

• Pedagogy II
• Elective IV
• Instrument Major VI / Instrument Minor VI / Ensemble VI
• Artist Development II
• Bachelor’s Thesis

Career opportunities

As a popular musician you make sure that the music of tomorrow remains exciting. You are a recording artist, songwriter and working musician at the same time, creating musical experiences for an audience in changing environments.

A BMus in Popular Music will prepare you for a number of different freelance careers:

author/composer, adapter/arranger/orchestrator, performer/musician
sound-engineer/sound technician for concerts, events, theatre, radio, TV, sound carriers

You could also collaborate with:

song-writers/composers, lyricists, speakers, bands/music groups, orchestras
producers, sound studios, clients from industry and business

Or employment with:

production companies, ensembles, concert organisers, apprenticing companies
phono-industry, labels, publishers, distributors, TV and radio stations, PR and marketing agencies