Introduction

The Bachelier en histoire de l'art et archéologie, orientation musicologie offers you :

• multidisciplinary training in the humanities;
• knowledge of the arts and civilizations, and of musical works;
• an understanding of the language of music and sound: analysis, aesthetics, sociology of sound;
• mastery of the specific tools of archaeology, art history and musicology: bibliographical research, analysis of sources, writing and the process of creating a work, typology of forms and genres, etc.

Your profile

You are passionate about human cultures of the past and/or present. You are motivated by the confrontation with sound testimonies from all eras and the desire to analyze and contextualize them.

You're a music lover, whether you're a fan of classical, pop, rock, ethno or film music... you're drawn to sound in general.

You like clear thinking, rigorous reflection, the analysis of human and social problems, the precision and beauty of oral and written language. You're interested in history, philosophy, languages, culture, the arts and literature in the broadest sense. A good knowledge of your mother tongue is a definite asset.

Your future job

Knowledge of works from the past and present gives access to a broader understanding of the world in time and space. Internships and contact with the field bring you into direct contact with the world of music.

Your personality and interests will be decisive in shaping and “forging” your career. Choosing a minor can also add a professional aspect to your musicology studies.

Our graduates find employment in the fields of heritage, communications, teaching, concert and event organization, as well as in other areas of culture and research.

Your programme

It offers general training in philosophy, arts and literature, as well as specific training in archaeology, art history and musicology. It also includes a 30-credit minor.

Once you've obtained your bachelor's degree, you'll go on to study for a master's degree in art history and archaeology, with a focus on musicology.

The Musicology program at UCLouvain gives pride of place to knowledge of music in all its dimensions, but also to a hands-on approach: commented concerts, opera performances, visits to museums or opera houses...