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Access Requirements

Master course admission requirements are defined by the French Community of Belgium Decree of 7 November 2013 defining the hiher education landscape and the academic organisation of courses.

General and specific admission requirements for this programme must be satisfied at the time of enrolling at the university.

Unless explicitly mentioned, the bachelor's, master's and licentiate degrees listed in this table or on this page are to be understood as those issued by an institution of the French, Flemish or German-speaking Community, or by the Royal Military Academy.

In the event of the divergence between the different linguistic versions of the present conditions, the French version shall prevail.



Specific access requirements

Student must hold a first level university degree.

Provide proof of level B1 of the .

Demonstrate practical experience in music and/or musicology acquired prior to entry into the master's programme (Minor in Musicology, Certificat universitaire en musicologie (fondements), Certificat universitaire en musicologie (approfondissement)), participation in the activities of a music conservatory, courses in history of music, methodology, etc., taken in an academy or in higher art schools (, Royal Conservatory of Music, etc.)

In the absence of sufficient training in one or more of these subjects, supplementary classes will be integrated into the master's programme (from 15 credits to a maximum of 60 credits). This preparatory module is established by the jury on the basis of the student's previous course of study.

Course equivalences are submitted for approval to the jury (small panel).

University Bachelors

Diploma Special Requirements Access Remarks
UCLouvain Bachelors
Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : Musicology Direct access
Other bachelor of the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts and LettersIf students have started no later than 2017-2018:
• the Minor in Musicology
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (fondements)
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (approfondissement)
Direct access If the UCLouvain Admissions Office considers the enrolment application sufficiently complete, it will submit the application to the faculty for a decision.
Other bachelor of the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts and LettersIf students have followed, starting in 2018-2019:
• the Minor in Musicology
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (fondements)
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (approfondissement)
Access with additional training Maximum 15 credits of supplementary classes integrated into the master's programme

If the UCLouvain Admissions Office considers the enrolment application sufficiently complete, it will submit the application to the faculty for a decision.
Other bachelor of the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts and Letters Access with additional training Maximum 45 credits of supplementary classes integrated into the master's programme
Other UCLouvain's bachelorIf students have started no later than 2017-2018:
• the Minor in Musicology
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (fondements)
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (approfondissement)
Direct access If the UCLouvain Admissions Office considers the enrolment application sufficiently complete, it will submit the application to the faculty for a decision.
Other UCLouvain's bachelorIf students have followed, starting in 2018-2019:
• the Minor in Musicology
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (fondements)
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (approfondissement)
Access with additional training Maximum 45 credits of supplementary classes integrated into the master's programme

If the UCLouvain Admissions Office considers the enrolment application sufficiently complete, it will submit the application to the faculty for a decision.
Any other bachelor Access based on application In case of admission, possible additional training to be determined depending on the student's educational background (consult Admission and Enrolment Procedures)
Others Bachelors of the French speaking Community of Belgium
Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology: Musicology Direct access
All BachelorIf students have started no later than 2017-2018:
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (fondements)
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (approfondissement)
Direct access
All BachelorIf students have followed, starting in 2018-2019:
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (fondements)
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (approfondissement)
Access with additional training Maximum 45 credits of supplementary classes integrated into the master's programme
Any other bachelor Access based on application In case of admission, possible additional training to be determined depending on the student's educational background (consult Admission and Enrolment Procedures)
Bachelors of the Dutch speaking Community of Belgium
Bachelor in de musicologieProficiency in French at level B1 (CEFR) Direct access
Any other bachelor Access based on application In case of admission, possible additional training to be determined depending on the student's educational background (consult Admission and Enrolment Procedures)
Foreign Bachelors
Any bachelor Access based on application In case of admission, possible additional training to be determined depending on the student's educational background (consult Access on the file)

Non university Bachelors

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Only applicable to graduates of higher education institutions of the French Community of Belgium

Holders of a 2nd cycle University degree

Diploma Special Requirements Access Remarks
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Any “Licence” Access based on application In case of admission, programme to be determined depending on the student's educational background (consult Admission and Enrolment Procedures)
Masters
Any masterIf students have started no later than 2017-2018:
• the Minor in Musicology
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (fondements)
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (approfondissement)
Direct access If the UCLouvain Admissions Office considers the enrolment application sufficiently complete, it will submit the application to the faculty for a decision.
Any masterIf students have followed, starting in 2018-2019:
• the Minor in Musicology
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (fondements)
• the Certificat universitaire en musicologie (approfondissement)
Access with additional training Possible additional training to be determined Maximum according to the student's educational background: maximum 45 credits of supplementary classes integrated into the master's programme (consult Admission and Enrolment Procedures)

If the UCLouvain Admissions Office considers the enrolment application sufficiently complete, it will submit the application to the faculty for a decision.
Any other master Access based on application In case of admission, programme to be determined depending on the student's educational background (consult Admission and Enrolment Procedures)
Foreign Masters Access based on application All candidates must ensure that they meet the specific access requirements. In case of admission, maximum 60 credits of supplementary classes integrated into the Master's programme (consult Acces on the file).

Holders of a non-University 2nd cycle degree

Only applicable to graduates of higher education institutions of the French Community of Belgium

Access based on validation of professional experience

> It is possible, under certain conditions, to use one's personal and professional experience to enter a university course without having the required qualifications. However, validation of prior experience does not automatically apply to all courses. Find out more about Validation of priori experience.

Candidates who do not fulfil the abovementioned admission requirements, but who have duly attested significant experience relevant to the field of study in question, may apply for admission to the programme on the basis of an individualised admission procedure.

For more information on the procedure for admission by validation of learning from experience (VAE) in the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts and Letters: /fr/facultes/fial/valorisation-des-acquis-de-l-experience-vae.html.

Access based on application

Access based on application : access may be granted either directly or on the condition of completing additional courses of a maximum of 60 ECTS credits, or refused.

Conditions of access based on application 2024-2025 of the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts and Letters are available in (in French).

Admission and Enrolment Procedures for general registration