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BA/BS in Music Composition

Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft

Alfter, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Offered by Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft in Alfter, Germany, BA/BS in Music Composition is a bachelor's degree in Music programme. The programme runs for 8 semesters, delivered in a hybrid format. It carries 240.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in de, en. Tuition for international students is EUR 3,570 per semester (EUR 3,570 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Music
Duration: 8 semesters
Delivery: Hybrid
Credits: 240.0 (ECTS)
Language: de, en
Local tuition: EUR 3,570 / semester
International tuition: EUR 3,570 / semester

Last checked November 2026 · Source: alanus.edu ·

Program details

Overview

This bachelor's course in composing and producing music for film, games and media is a franchise programme run with the musicube academy in Bonn and listed among the offerings of Alanus Hochschule. It combines creative composition with high-level music production. Students work on real projects, from game soundtracks to short films, and are coached by professionals from the industry. A hybrid model lets them choose where they study. Composition and production are taught with equal weight in every semester, and yearly projects with professional orchestras form a core of the training. The course is bilingual in German and English. Admission is decided through an online process of profiling and an aptitude test, where the language level is also assessed. Applications go to the partner academy during a defined application window, and prospective students may ask for advice on financing the studies.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Bilingual (German/English) programme; admission by personal profiling and aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung); language level assessed in the process.
Type Test Min / Max Status Notes
Other — — Required Aptitude test (Eignungspruefung) and profiling session

Application Details

Start Date: Wintersemester
Application Deadline: Application phase November 2025 - June 2026 (with partner musicube academy)

About Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft

Control: Private
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1973
Students: 1,797
Programs: 35
Location: Alfter, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Music Composition award?

Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Music on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Music Composition take?

The programme runs for 8 semesters.

How much does BA/BS in Music Composition cost?

Tuition for international students is EUR 3,570 per semester (EUR 3,570 per semester for local students).

Can BA/BS in Music Composition be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

What language is BA/BS in Music Composition taught in?

The programme is taught in de, en.

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