What does a Musicologist UNI do?

You research music, its history and cultural significance.

How much does a Musicologist UNI earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 85'000, mid ~CHF CHF 110'000 per year (approximate).

Musicologist UNI

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Musicologists analyse all aspects of music as well as the cultural and cultural-historical contexts of musical works and movements. They describe and compare musical sources from all eras. Sub-areas of musicological research include instrumentology, notation (analysing sheet music and musical texts), performance practice and the theory of composition and form (counterpoint and harmony). They carry out the following activities:

Entry

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 110'000

CHF 9'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 151'800

CHF 12'650/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Musicologist UNI

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 85'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics3/10

🔬 Science2/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual5/10

🎨 Artistic9/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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