International Programmes 2023/2024

Popular Music (BMus) Popular Music (BMus)

SRH Universities • Berlin

Degree
Bachelor of Music
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

The programme is taught in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
7 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study

Intakes: April & October

Application deadline

Non-EU/EEA applicants: Please apply by 1 February (April intake) or 15 August (October intake). We also recommend that you apply early (at least four months before the start of your programme).

EU/EEA applicants: Please apply by 1 April (April intake) or 1 October (October intake).

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
4,740 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees
  • Non-EU/EEA tuition fees: 4,740 EUR per semester
  • EU/EEA (including Switzerland, Western Balkans and Ukraine) tuition fees: 790 EUR per month

Please note: The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme.

Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The BMus Popular Music programme is a playing field for musicians who want to do their thing. Therefore, the promotion of one's own musical abilities and artistic identity is at the centre of the studies.

Throughout the entire course of studies, a mix of individual main subject lessons, minor subject lessons, ensemble lessons, repertoire and accompaniment coaching forms the practical basis for honing one's musical skills, trying out one's interactions with others and developing one's own styles.

Lecturers from the field support students working on their own material – even beyond the teaching activities. A club concert series, regular living room concerts, jam sessions, and live panels with music editors, labels and publishers as well as various practical projects offer numerous opportunities to prove oneself in front of an audience and to network with representatives of the music business.

Course organisation

First semester

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

Second semester

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

Third semester

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

Fourth semester

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

Fifth semester

  • Internship or Study Abroad

Sixth semester

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

Seventh semester

  • Pedagogy II
  • Elective IV
  • Instrument Major VI / Instrument Minor VI / Ensemble VI
  • Artist Development II
  • Bachelor's Thesis
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Integrated study abroad unit(s)
  • Language training provided
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Integrated study abroad unit(s)

Students have the opportunity to study abroad in the fifth semester.

Integrated internships

Students have the opportunity to do an internship in the fifth semester.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
4,740 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees
  • Non-EU/EEA tuition fees: 4,740 EUR per semester
  • EU/EEA (including Switzerland, Western Balkans and Ukraine) tuition fees: 790 EUR per month

Please note: The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme.

Semester contribution

199.80 EUR for a discounted semester ticket that students can use for public transport in and around Berlin for a duration of six months.

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university
Academic admission requirements
  • General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife).
  • CV
  • Two songs in MP3 format: 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 one to four minutes).
  • Letter of motivation: why do you want to study Popular Music with us? What do you expect from your studies? Where do you see yourself in the future? (maximum two pages)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of your identity card or passport
Language requirements

The following English proficiency tests are accepted:

  • TOEFL Internet-based: 87
  • TOEIC listening/reading: 785, speaking: 160, writing: 150
  • IELTS (academic): 6.5
  • CAE (grades A, B, or C)
  • CPE (grades A, B, or C)
  • FCE (grade A, B or C)
  • Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
  • Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required
  • B2 First: 173
  • Duolingo: 95 points
Application deadline

Non-EU/EEA applicants: Please apply by 1 February (April intake) or 15 August (October intake). We also recommend that you apply early (at least four months before the start of your programme).

EU/EEA applicants: Please apply by 1 April (April intake) or 1 October (October intake).

Submit application to

Please submit your application online.

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Working as a non-EU citizen:
In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH Berlin do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.

Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.

Accommodation

We do not own any student dormitories or hostels. However, we provide assistance in selecting accommodation prior to and after your arrival in Berlin.

Career advisory service

Our Career Service supports students and alumni in planning their careers and sharpening their professional profile. Our service portfolio includes:

  • Consultation services for students
  • Career trainings and workshops
  • Annual "Career Day" with job fair and workshops
  • Support in finding a job or an internship for graduates and students
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Specialist counselling
  • Support with registration procedures

SRH Universities

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Our campuses in Berlin, Hamburg and Dresden © SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences

SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences is a state-accredited university that offers Bachelor's, Master's and MBA programmes in English and German.

Our six schools in Berlin, Dresden and Hamburg combine modern management and entrepreneurship, hospitality, media and creative industries, technology and IT, music and sound design in modern study programmes.

All schools focus on hands-on project work in small teams, an individual learning experience, and personal supervision by lecturers with real business experience.

With its more than 2,000 students from 100+ countries, SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences is one of the most international universities. In addition to an international atmosphere, our students enjoy the opportunity to get in touch with industry partners and create a professional network through internships and company projects. We offer a wide range of services to support you in finding an internship, organising a semester abroad, and taking care of important tasks during your studies. With this support and environment, our students are prepared for careers in different industries around the globe.

The university belongs to the SRH Holding, a non-profit organisation with its headquarters in Heidelberg. As a leading provider of educational services, SRH operates universities, schools, and professional training centres. SRH Berlin is one of seven universities within the group with more than 14,000 students.

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100+ Number of countries represented at our university

University location

With its population of 3.7 million residents, Berlin is the German capital, the largest city in Germany and the second most populous city in Europe. Apart from being a hub for higher education and research, the city is very multicultural: people from 190 nations live here, 20% of its residents come from abroad and every one in three Berliners is a first-generation or second-generation immigrant. Students in Berlin benefit from a high quality of life and a huge range of recreational activities: festivals, museums and sports events are seen everywhere. Additionally, a third of the city area is composed of parks, rivers and lakes. Berlin is a centre for politics, media and science, and it is renowned for its culture and arts scene as well as its buzzing nightlife. It is rich in history and historical monuments and has a well-connected public transport system that students can use with their discounted public transport tickets. Well-known for its innovation capacity, the German capital has a vibrant start-up scene and is known as a start-up hotspot in Europe. In addition, Berlin’s low living costs and moderate rental prices, compared to other capital or European cities, make the city very attractive for both international and domestic students.

Dresden is a perfect study location. Not only is the city of art and culture a popular tourist destination with its many famous sights, but it has also developed into one of Germany’s strongest and most dynamic economic locations over the past few years. As living costs and rental prices are still relatively low, Dresden is a favourable city for students from around the world. If you add the vast array of cultural events, the diverse nightlife and the city’s beautiful location in the Elbe valley, one might not be surprised that Dresden is a great place to live and study in.

Hamburg is a city that is green, lively and economically strong. Located close to rivers and the ocean, Hamburg has more bridges than Venice and is part of the second largest metropolitan region in Germany. Compared to other cities in Germany, Hamburg has moderate living costs, a high standard of living and a secure infrastructure for students. The city's continuous growth makes it one of the most important and largest trade, economic and logistics centres in north-western Europe. International companies and agencies from the aviation, life science, health care, renewable energy and creative industries are based in Hamburg. Young professionals and university graduates benefit from attractive career opportunities in a growing economy and within the IT, media, retail, logistics and renewable energies industries.

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