Master's Programme in Popular Music

Programme-specific requirements recorded in SIT Connect.

• The general admission requirement is a bachelor's degree or equivalent education of at least three years (180 credits). At least 20 credits in the specialisation unit must be level 2. Otherwise, admission takes place in accordance with regulations on admission to studies and courses at the University of Agder. Recommended previous knowledge The three performance-based master's specialisations require a very high level on the principle instrument, and music science and theory pre-requisites equivalent to completion of Scientific Theory, Aesthetics and Analysis (MUR/MUK 107) from the bachelor programme in music performance at UiA. Documentation of such knowledge is a pre-requisite for admission. Performance specialisations: Performing music, World Music and Songwriting The admission criteria must include a specialisation unit of at least 80 credits in performing music or equivalent. Applicants must write a proposal for a project description for a master's thesis according to the guidelines laid down for the Faculty of Arts. Proposals for areas of specialisation for the master's thesis must be approved by the university 5 weeks before the entrance exam is held. Ranking of applicants takes place on the basis of the entrance exam with the following parts: Audition. At the audition, a score from 10 to 20 is given for passing the test. Applicants who get less than 10 points have not passed. The audition counts for 50% of the total score. Interview. During the interview, a score is given from 10 to 20. The interview counts for 50% of the total score. The audition must be passed in order to be admitted to an interview. Electronic music The admission basis must include one of the following criteria: Specialisation unit of at least 80 credits in performing or electronic music, bachelor's degree in music technology or equivalent. At least 20 credits in the specialisation unit must be level 2. Other relevant bachelor's programs may, after special assessment, be approved as a basis for admission. Applicants must write an application with a proposal for a project description for a master's thesis according to the guidelines laid down for the Faculty of Arts. Proposals for areas of specialisation for the master's thesis must be approved by the university 5 weeks before the entrance exam is held. Ranking of applicants takes place on the basis of the entrance exam with the following parts: Audition. At the audition, a score from 10 to 20 is given for passing the test. Applicants who get less than 10 points have not passed. The audition counts for 50% of the total score. Interview. During the interview, a score is given from 10 to 20. The interview counts for 50% of the total score. The audition must be passed in order to be admitted to an interview. Music business and management The admission basis must include one of the following criteria: Specialisation unit of at least 80 credits in performing music, music pedagogy or musicology. At least 20 credits in the specialization unit must be level 2. Relevant specialisation unit of at least 80 credits within the culture/music/culture studies. At least 20 credits in the specialization unit must be level 2. Bachelor's degree in economics or equivalent Other relevant bachelor's programs may, after special assessment, be approved as a basis for admission. A weighted average grade of C or better is required, calculated on the basis of the entire bachelor's degree.

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

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

This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.