Eligibility and admission requirements

The “CAS Computer Music” is aimed at graduate musicians.
The requirements for admission to the programme are as follows:

  • Successful completion of a university degree in music or an equivalent qualification 
  • professional experience
  • Positive outcome to the admission interview/assessment 

Special admission (“sur dossier”) is also possible in justified cases. The core subject lecturer and the Head of Continuing Education Music decide on admission. 

Transfers and admissions

Continuation of studies

If you intend to continue your studies in the CAS Computer Music, a transfer discussion will take place with the Head of Programme in mid-May to clarify your further study prospects and specialisations. With the consent of the core subject lecturer, it is generally possible to continue your studies.

Zulassung zum DAS- oder MAS-Abschluss

If you intend to complete a DAS or MAS (Diploma of Advanced Studies) or MAS (Master of Advanced Studies) degree, you will have an admission interview with the head of studies and the head of the Music Education programme in mid-May or early December.

You will need to submit the following documents:

  • A dossier of three recent works (compositions, performances, sound installations) with a short critical assessment
  • a letter of motivation regarding the DAS or MAS degree
  • an exposé of the planned final project (max. 1 page)

On the basis of the submitted documents and the interview, a decision will be made regarding admission to the DAS or MAS module.