Master's Degree English 2 years · 120 ECTS

Master's Programme in Composition

Norwegian Academy of Music · Oslo, Norway
Official degreeListed in NOKUT
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Duration2 years · 120 ECTS
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Credits120 ECTS
Programme provider

Norwegian Academy of Music

Oslo, Norway · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Master's Programme in Composition (Master's Degree) is taught at Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo. It lasts 2 years · 120 ECTS. Taught in English.

Program overview

We offer four areas of focus: Specialisation in interdisciplinary composition Compositional studies in the interdisciplinary fields is based on the students ongoing navigation between different artistic disciplines, which can include instrumental practices as well as a wide range of other approaches. Specialisation in acoustic composition Acoustic composition offers a wide array of training and practice within the field of instrumental and vocal composition. Specialisation in creative music technology This specialisation is aimed at composition students who wish to work with an expanded range of materials and approaches within an electroacoustic and music technology–oriented context. Specialisation in jazz composition for large ensembles When specializing in jazz composition, you will compose music that is performed by internal and external orchestras.

CityOslo
Credit load120 ECTS

Admission requirements

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

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Master'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
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

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3Prepare documents

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4Send an application request

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Master's Programme in Composition?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years · 120 ECTS and 120 ECTS.

Which languages is Master's Programme in Composition taught in?

Taught in English.

What is the tuition fee?

The tuition for this programme is not published yet. An advisor can tell you the current fee.

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