Master's Degree English 2 years | 120 ECT

Master's Programme in Music Performance or Composition

University of Bergen · Bergen, Norway
TuitionConfirm with admissions
Duration2 years | 120 ECT
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Credits120 ECTS
Programme provider

University of Bergen

Bergen, Norway · Accredited programme

University profile
At a glance

Master's Programme in Music Performance or Composition is a master's degree programme lasting 2 years | 120 ECT, taught in English at University of Bergen in Bergen.

Program overview

A two-year master's programme for instrumentalists, singers and composers working with classical music or jazz, focusing on developing your own artistic profile and your ability to reflect critically on your own work. Why choose this programme? The programme is built around your own main instrument, voice, or compositional practice. In addition to instruction by our highly qualified faculty members, Norwegian and international guests are invited to host seminars and master classes. The course will enable you to further develop your artistic identity and individuality, and also increase your ability to reflect upon your own work. What will you learn? The programme has two tracks, main instrument or composition, plus project work. Project work is split into three self-chosen sub-projects, letting you specialise in your own performing or creative interests, from interpretation and improvisation to composer-performer collaboration and cross-over or experimental work. You document your projects orally or digitally, depending on what fits the material. Student life Teaching takes place through individual lessons in your main instrument or project, combined with seminars built on open, interactive group discussion. These seminars address working methods, use of sources, and questions relevant to what you're working on. The master programme benefits from a rich international environment, where English is used as the main language.

CityBergen
Credit load120 ECTS

Admission requirements

General Norway requirements for this degree level. The institution must confirm the final programme checklist.

  • A completed qualification appropriate for Master's Degree.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment requested by the institution.
  • Final requirements must be confirmed for the applicant's education system and intake.

Language requirements

The official programme record lists English. It does not publish a programme-specific minimum language-test score, so no score is invented here.

EnglishPrimary teaching language

Required documents

Preparation checklist; final document rules and certified translations are confirmed during application review.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the programme's teaching language, when requested
Completed application form and recent photograph
Curriculum vitae and motivation statement
Recognition or equivalency evidence, when requested

Accreditation

This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.

Application journey

1Choose the programme

Review the verified facts and degree-level requirements.

2Check eligibility

SIT Connect reviews your education and language background.

3Prepare documents

Complete the university-specific checklist and translations.

4Send an application request

Send your details now; SIT Connect will confirm the next intake before formal submission.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Master's Programme in Music Performance or Composition?

The official catalogue records a duration of 2 years | 120 ECT and 120 ECTS.

Which languages are used for Master's Programme in Music Performance or Composition?

The official programme record lists English. A required language certificate or minimum score must be confirmed for the chosen intake.

What is the tuition fee?

A current programme-specific tuition fee has not been published in SIT Connect.

Can I apply now?

There is no active intake for this programme.

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