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Music Performance or Composition (Master's)
The Master’s Programme in Music Performance or Composition is aimed at instrumentalists, singers and composers working with classical music or jazz. The emphasis is on further developing the student’s artistic profile and reinforcing the ability for professional reflection and independence.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study places
- 12
- ECTS credits
- 120
- Start of study
- Autumn
- Teaching language
- Norwegian and English
What will you learn?
Our master’s programme offers two basic courses of study: main instrument or composition, and project work. Project work is divided into three sub-projects and allows for specialisation in one or more self-chosen topics within the student’s own performing or creative field of interest. Projects are designed to support the student’s performing/creative work by raising awareness about and reflecting on musical issues. Much leeway is given to choice of different forms of documentation, depending on the project’s particular subject matter (oral or digital presentation).
Student life
Teaching takes place in the form of individual lessons in the student’s main instrument/project, and in seminars. Seminars are founded on open, interactive group discussions and address questions related to working methods, use of sources and issues concerning relevant topics in the students’ work.
Career
Aktuelle yrke kan vere utøvande musikar/komponist , orkestermusikar, lærar ved universitet/høgskole, i vidaregående skole og i kulturskolen. Ein kvalifiserer seg også for arbeid i det frivillige musikklivet og ved ulike kulturinstitusjonar.
Admission requirements and how to apply
Grade requirements: C (2.5)
Requires a minimum average grade of Norwegian grade C (2,5) or the equivalent, to be eligible for admission.
Students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland must pay tuition fees. Some applicants may be exempted from this rule.
The entrance exams consists 2 rounds
Round 1:
Music performance - jury assessment of submitted audition video.
Composition - jury assessment of composition portfolio.
Round 2:
Music performance - entrance exams and interview at The Grieg Academy.
Composition - interview at The Grieg Academy.
Submission deadline for autumn semester: 15 December
Teaching language
Teaching language: Norwegian and English
Because our master’s programme attracts many students from abroad, English is used as the main language in some group contexts. In addition to instruction by our highly qualified faculty members, Norwegian and international guests are invited to host seminars and master classes.
Study structure
Topics can focus on such issues as interpretation, performance practice, style, musical understanding/analysis, improvisational methods, aesthetics, instrumental techniques, oral traditions, collaboration between composer and performer, the study of historical recordings, experimental exploration, cross-over projects and psychological or social issues related to musical performance and composition.
Fields of study
Possible specializations for this programme.
Study abroad
As a master’s student, you have the opportunity to go on an exchange programme at a foreign institution
Further studies
A completed master’s degree qualifies you to apply for the Artistic Research Programme.
Questions about the study?
Phone number: 55587300
E-mail: studieveileder.kmd@uib.no
Study plan
A study plan is a formal document between you as a student and the University of Bergen. The study plan must provide a clear framework for the study, describe the learning goals you will achieve and how the study is structured.
Study plan for Master's Programme in Music Performance or Composition
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Tuition fee for international students
If you are a student at UiB with citizenship from countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, you must pay tuition fees.