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Master in History of Art and Archaeology : Musicology

Master in History of Art and Archaeology : Musicology

The 2024-2025 programme is subject to change. It is provided for information purposes only.

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    • Programme title
      Master in History of Art and Archaeology : Musicology
    • Programme mnemonic
      MA-HMUSI
    • Programme organised by
      • Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences
    • Degree type
      Master 120 credits
    • Tier
      2nd cycle
    • Field and branch of study
      Human and social sciences/History, history of art, and archaeology
    • Schedule type
      Daytime
    • Languages of instruction
      french
    • Theoretical programme duration
      2 years
    • Campus
      Solbosch
    • Category / Topic
      Human and social sciences - History, history of art, and archaeology
    • Jury President
      Laurent BAVAY
    • Jury Secretary
      Olivier GOSSELAIN

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    General information

    Degree type

    Master 120 credits

    Theoretical programme duration

    2 years

    Learning language(s)

    french

    Schedule type

    Daytime

    Campus

    Solbosch

    Category(ies) - Topic(s)

    Human and social sciences - History, history of art, and archaeology

    Organising faculty(s) and university(ies)
    Infor-études

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    Presentation

    Whatever the focus they choose (applied musicology or teaching), by the end of their Master students master the links between the programme's various areas; in addition, they have acquired critical thinking skills, have become independent and original in their scientific approach, and master the techniques involved in exploiting and sharing the results of their research.

    The goal of the focus on applied musicology is to provide the knowledge and methodological skills required to analyse, interpret, and contextualise all forms of musical expression in a pluridisciplinary perspective, from composition to reception through distribution. The knowledge and skills gained will enable students to write their dissertation, in which they must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the range of research techniques covered during the Master programme.

    The teaching focus prepares students to work as educators.

       

    This Master programme is geared towards the history of western music from the Middle Ages to the present, which it addresses from a number of different standpoints (analysis, study of printed and handwritten sources, notation, study of the development of different genres and forms, history of institutions such as concert societies, operas, and conservatories). It also offers an introduction to the study of popular music. Contacts developed with universities in Europe (France, Austria, and Italy) and North America (Montreal) mean that students have the opportunity to spend time abroad, for instance through the Erasmus programme.

    The ULB is ideally located in a city rich in libraries (with varied collections concerning regional history), museums, cinemas, cultural centres, and exhibition and conference spaces. Brussels attracts both musicians and music and art-lovers, particularly due to its Museum of Musical Instruments, numerous concerts, opera performances, etc. Contacts developed with European universities (in France, Austria and Italy) as well as in North America (Montréal) mean that students have the opportunity to spend time abroad.

    Erasmus with universities in Europe (France, Austria, Italy) and North America (Montreal).

    Access conditions

    Programme

    Students in the Master in Archaeology and Art History: Musicology can choose one of two focuses:

    • the focus on applied musicology (30 credits), which covers research topics related to history, theory, analysis, interpretation, reception, diffusion, and publishing;

    • the teaching focus (30 credits) leads to teaching positions in elementary and secondary schools

    What's next ?

    Prospects

    By the end of programme, graduates of the Master in Archaeology and Art History: Musicology will have acquired solid knowledge of musical culture, a critical approach to related topics, and a genuine ability to summarise, analyse, and communicate. This will enable them to apply for jobs in theatres, concerts societies, opera houses, radio, television, newspapers, libraries, institutions promoting cultural heritage, museums, research, and teaching.