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The Internship in the B.A. in Music Mediation

Here you will find basic information about the mandatory internship in the Music Mediation program

For enrolled students at the University of Cologne, an ILIAS course titled "Internship in the B.A. Music Mediation Program" is available, where you can find all information, forms, and FAQs regarding the mandatory internship! You can join HERE!

All information regarding the curriculum change as well as the presentation from the information session can be found HERE!

General Information & FAQs

Detailed information can be found in the ILIAS course at https://www.ilias.uni-koeln.de/ilias/goto_uk_crs_5648892.html. You can join HERE!

Presentation from the information session on May 7, 2024

How is the module structured?

The internship module in the B.A. Music Mediation program consists of the following elements:
  • Attendance at a preparatory session, in which students receive an overview of the various fields of action and activity in music education as well as potential institutions for the internship (1 CP)
  • Mandatory internship (3 credits)
  • Attendance at a follow-up session in which practical experiences in the various fields of activity are reflected upon (2 credits)

How many hours must the internship comprise?

  • The internship comprises 90 hours (3 CP), the completion of which must be confirmed by the internship institution.
  • It is recommended that you voluntarily complete an internship with a greater number of hours or additional internships at other institutions. However, these hours cannot be credited toward your degree.

At which institutions can the internship be completed?

  • You may complete your internship in any field of activity that has a clear connection to Music Mediation and the module description.
  • The focus you choose (pedagogical, artistic, managerial, journalistic) is up to you.

Can I have internships I’ve already completed recognized?

  • It is possible to have activities or internships already completed prior to the ... or possibly even during the ... degree program recognized.
  • These must meet the requirements of an internship in the B.A. Music Mediation program in terms of content and scope, which must be verified by official documentation (e.g., a work certificate) in the original.
  • It is important that you have not already had this activity recognized as an internship in your other major.
  • However, we would like to encourage you to take advantage of the internship as an opportunity to further develop your employability and expand your network.

 Is it possible to complete the internship abroad?

Is the internship paid?

  • Mandatory internships in an academic context are not subject to a requirement for remuneration!
  • You can find more information here

Help with finding an internship

How to find an internship:

Recognition of a previously completed internship/job

If you completed an internship or work experience before starting your studies and would like to have it recognized, please proceed as follows:
  • Step 1: Upload your documentation regarding the completed internship or work experience (to be issued by your internship or employer) to the "Recognition of Work Experience" tool on ILIAS.
    The documentation must clearly indicate both the scope of work and the number of hours worked. A template for an employer’s certificate can be found here

  • Step 2: The module coordinator will review the equivalence of the activity and, upon successful review, issue a certificate recognizing the activity as an internship in the AM 4 module.

Documents and Materials

Guidelines and FAQs for the Mandatory Music Mediation Internship

Guidelines on the Quality of Internships in the Bachelor’s Program in Music Mediation

Guideline: Internship Report AM 4 Music Mediation

All other documents, such as contract templates or certificates, are available exclusively through the ILIAS course at https://www.ilias.uni-koeln.de/ilias/goto_uk_crs_5648892.html.

 

Contact

  • For current and urgent questions, please use the forum in the ILIAS course!
  • For further questions, please contact the internship coordinator: praktikum-ba-mv@uni-koeln.de (currently: Stephanie Riemenschneider)

 

Job Postings for (Long-Term) Internships 

Here you will find current job postings for internships in the fields of Music Mediation and cultural management. For the mandatory Music Mediation internship, we have also published a list of partner institutions in Cologne and the surrounding area, which can help you find a suitable internship position. 

The job postings listed here can also serve as inspiration for potential institutions and career fields!

INTERNSHIPS

 Social Media Internship at Reeperbahn Festival Hamburg

Duration: May to October 2026 | Full-time | Compensation on a mini-job basis

Application deadline: May 15, 2026

Further information 
 
Internship at the "ENJOY JAZZ" Festival
Heidelberg, Mannheim, and Ludwigshafen
 
We are seeking interns to assist in the areas of press and public relations, marketing, and festival coordination 
 
Periods of at least two months each:

Press and Public Relations: Between early April and late December 2026

Marketing: Between early June and late November 2026

Coordination/Organization: Between early August and late November 2026

Application deadline: June 1, 2026

Further information 
Internship at the Darmstadt Residenzfestspiele 2026

Period: July through August, or by arrangement
Duration: at least 6 weeks or longer
Further information
PROJECT INTERNSHIP / PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
Cologne Opera
Are you studying music (regardless of your major or program) and interested in an internship where you can gain experience for your professional career? Then you’ve come to the right place. Between October and December 2024, we will develop a musical theater format for children under 2 years of age and bring it to the stage together. The internship consists of 30 hours. 
Apply at theaterpaedagogik@buehnen.koeln
Unsolicited Application - Internship
Cologne Institute for Cultural Work and Continuing Education 
Unsolicited Application - Internship
Philharmonie Luxembourg

 

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