Church Music, Bachelor and Master of Music (3 yr + 2.5 yr)

About this programme

Why study here? Come and study at one of the best performing arts universities in the world! We provide the highest level of church music training that prepares you for working in diverse expert roles and development positions. Besides focusing on your musical skills, you will also improve your knowledge of pedagogy, theology and research. You can choose to complete teacher’s pedagogical studies or studies that will give you the qualifications for a church musician post within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. You can apply to study either in Helsinki or in Kuopio in Eastern Finland. Content and objective of the programme The core of church music training is studies in vocal music, conducting and organ music. You will also study accompaniment, arranging and composing music, improvisation, pedagogy, all-around music skills and research skills. The degree gives you the competence to work as a cantor and in several other roles in the field of music. As a master’s student, you will increase your knowledge and skills in instrument studies, pedagogy and research. You will choose an area of specialisation: choral conducting, singing, organ music, or research. You can carry out a project or design your own unique module of artistic studies. The degree requirements include a written work and a thesis project. You can also choose courses organised by the other two academies of Uniarts Helsinki and complete joint studies that are available for all students. In addition to educability, the applicant must have good musical skills and knowledge and motivation for church music studies. The degree programmes in Kuopio and Helsinki have the same entrance examination. Read more on Uniarts Helsinki web pages