Our Master of Arts Programme in Music Performance aims to give our students good basis to develop their artistic expression and competence on their instrument, an individual expression and different ways of expressing this. In addition to develop the artistic and musical aspect, we aim to educate independent and reflected musicians with a passion for the art.

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Our students have diverse job prospects, in for example professional orchestras and bands, teaching, conducting and as freelance musicians.

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Department of Music is located in the center of the city. We have a close and safe student environment with around 150 performing music students studying jazz or classical music. About 30 of these students are masterstudents. We cooperate with several music-institutions to give our students relevant, professional and practical experiences in orchestras and ensembles.

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The Master of Arts Programme in Music Performance is a two year full-time study of 120 ECTS credits.

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The programme is open to both international and Norwegian students. Admittance to the programme requires Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor's degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor's degree with a specialization in performing music in classical music, jazz or similar. Audition is in week 9 and 10. 

Deadline for application is 15 December.

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For questions about the programme or the application procedure, contact our student adviser.

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