Composition and Music Theory, Bachelor and Master of Music (3 yr + 2.5 yr)
Local title: Sävellys ja musiikinteoria, musiikin kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2,5 v)
University of the Arts HelsinkiHelsinki, Finland
Fee for international students
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Programme facts
- Level
- Master's
- Duration
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- Language of teaching
- English, Finnish, Swedish
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- Credits
- 330 ECTS
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About this programme
You can study either Composition or Music Theory as your main subject. Composition studies, harmony and voice leading, music analysis and instrumentation form the core of the Composition programme. As a bachelor’s student, you will complete instrument studies and learn about aural skills, music history and electroacoustic music. As a master’s student, you will focus on deepening your professional expertise and completing studies that support your personal identity as a composer. Harmony and voice leading, music analysis and instrumentation, as well as instrument studies form the core of the Music Theory studies. As a bachelor’s student, you will also study aural skills and music history. During your master’s studies, you will deepen your understanding of music research and gain more knowledge of your personal research field. You can also choose courses organised by the two other Uniarts Helsinki academies and complete joint studies that are available to all students. Composition You will be able to study composition at one of the best performing arts universities inthe world. You will gain the competence to work in expert roles requiring a profound knowledge of music. The studies prepare you to engage in discussion within the music community and society at large. Graduates of the programme have diverse career opportunities. Besides working as a composer, common career paths include, among others, becoming a teacher, musician and writer. Read more on Uniarts Helsinki web pages: Composition Music Theory You will study in one of the best performing arts universities in the world and gain the competence to work in specialist positions that require a profound knowledge of music. The studies prepare you to engage in discussion within the music community and in society at large. Our graduates work in demanding expert and pedagogue professions, for example as teachers, journalists, researchers and musicians. Read more on Uniarts Helsinki web pages: Music Theory
Entry requirements
- Prerequisites
- General eligibility for universities
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