Master of Music in Composition
In this programme, you will develop and finalise an artistic project with its associated subprojects. You can choose between the general course, jazz composition for large ensembles or film music composition.
The programme consists of an independent Master’s project with an emphasis on composition. In this connection, you will write a thesis. In the Research Forum and the Creative and Aesthetic Seminar, you will be challenged to view your project within a larger musical and cultural context.
After two years of study, you will be expected to work as a composer at the highest professional level. The programme can also provide the basis for admission to PhD programmes and the Artistic Research Programme.
Entry requirements
Admission requires a Bachelor's Degree in Music with 80 ECTS credits in subjects related to composition and passed entrance examinations. During entrance examinations, the applicant must demonstrate a high degree of artistic achievement through her or his original compositions.
For applicants to the Jazz Composition concentration, the prerequisite 80 credits in Composition may be substituted with 80 credits in Jazz/Improvised Music Performance subjects or 80 credits in Musicology.
A limited number of study places are available and admission is competitive. The applicants found most qualified will be admitted.
Home assignments and auditions
Each concentration has individual requirements, application home assignments and entrance examinations. Carefully study the specific requirements for your concentration.
Entry requirements
A relevant undergraduate Bachelor Engineering programme with minimum 25 credits mathematics, 5 credits statistics and 7,5 credits hysics topics. Basic knowledge in power electronics and electrical machines i required.