Musicology researches and conveys the processes of formation, functions, tradition and meanings of music; Cross-disciplinary topics and methods from cultural and social sciences to digital humanities play an important role. The subject of musicology enables students to scientifically deal with music in its entire range, including music history and aesthetics, digital music edition and analysis as well as questions about the cultural and social significance of music, the history of composition, gender or pop. The Detmold / Paderborn musicology seminar offers a variety of master's courses, which allows students to tailor their studies to suit their interests.