Program details
English
Language of Instruction
Oct, Apr
Available Intake(s)
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.
A GCQ360 counsellor can help you with eligibility, documents, and your application timeline.
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 | Language training provided Projects with partners in Germany and abroad | Students have the opportunity to do an internship in the fifth semester. | German language courses: Yes | English language courses: No
Not published for this programme. We confirm the accepted tests and minimum scores with the university before you apply.
As of Sep 7, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
This programme has no deadline listed. | Please find more details on this website.
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No minimum language level required
Tuition Fee
$10,902
The university has not stated whether this figure is annual or for the full programme. We verify this on request before you apply.
Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.
None
Yes | SRH offers partial scholarships for talented international students. EU students can also benefit from our range of "study now – pay later" financing options. Please check our website for more information here.
We do not own any student dormitories or hostels. However, we provide assistance in selecting accommodation prior to and after your arrival in Berlin.
Approx. 950–1,000 EUR per month for personal expenses Students may purchase a discounted semester ticket or a discounted "Deutschlandticket" for public transport.
Tuition fees may vary depending on several factors. For an exact breakdown of costs, please check the programme website.
No minimum language level required
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: all countries 4,740 EUR
Please find details on the course website.
Please find more details on this website.
Yes
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 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.
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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
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Germany is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
Bard College Berlin, A Liberal Arts University
Funding
Amount not specified
Academic excellence required; specific criteria vary by named award (e.g., First Generation, Global Citizen, IB, AP Capstone, Open Europe, United World Colleges, Voluntary Engagement, Scholarship in Aesthetics/Arts/Literary Arts/Philosophy-Politics-Economics)
Germany University Consortium
Funding
USD $2,000 - $10,000
Open to international students with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent).
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Funding
Not specified
Sophomore, junior, or first semester senior studying in Hessen, Germany. Preference for 3.0 GPA and completion of German 101/102.
Popular Music (BMus) is a Bachelor program in Singing, Speaking offered by SRH University Berlin in Berlin, Germany.
The estimated tuition fee for this program is approximately $10,902 USD per year.
Minimum qualification required: 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) English language proficiency Copy of your identity card or passport.
English proficiency test requirements vary -- a GCQ360 counsellor can confirm the exact score needed for this program.
No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Available intakes include: .
This specific program does not list a dedicated scholarship, but GCQ360 can help you explore other funding and scholarship options at SRH University Berlin.
This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Berlin campus.
This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.
Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Popular Music (BMus) at SRH University Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
