Bachelor's Degree English 4 years · 240 ECTS

Bachelor of Music in Conducting

Norwegian Academy of Music · Oslo, Norway
Official degreeListed in NOKUT
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Duration4 years · 240 ECTS
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeBachelor's Degree
Credits240 ECTS
Programme provider

Norwegian Academy of Music

Oslo, Norway · Accredited programme

University profile
At a glance

Bachelor of Music in Conducting (Bachelor's Degree) is taught at Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo. It lasts 4 years · 240 ECTS. Taught in English.

Program overview

You should consider this programme if you are thinking about exploring your talents as a conductor and musician. Here you can develop as an instrumentalist and conductor within the solid academic musical framework that the Academy can offer. In the course of your studies, you will learn to work with an independent and disciplined approach in your dealings with professional musicians and fellow students. As a musical leader, you will gain important skills that will enable you to lead and inspire ensembles of different sizes. This is an important programme for the entire music community, and there is a large job market for good, versatile musical leaders. After finishing your studies you will have an opportunity to shape a future musical landscape in a variety of artistic directions, and you will be ready to tackle meaningful tasks in a constantly changing world of music.

CityOslo
Credit load240 ECTS

Cost per year

Living costsNOK 20,200 a month in Oslo, rent included
kr 242,400

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

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Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Norway for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Bachelor's Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Taught in English.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Bachelor of Music in Conducting?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 4 years · 240 ECTS and 240 ECTS.

Which languages is Bachelor of Music in Conducting taught in?

Taught in English.

What is the tuition fee?

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