University of the Arts Helsinki
Degree Program in Folk Music
Helsinki, Finland
DURATION
6 Years
LANGUAGES
English, Finnish, Swedish
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Degree Program in Folk Music
This 5.5 year Program leads to a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.
Study to become a music professional in a world-class Program leading to a university degree in folk music.
While instrument and ensemble studies are the core of the bachelor’s studies, it is also vital that students acquire theoretical skills. The versatile course selection also includes studies in folk dance and instrument building, for example.
You will delve into the essence of memorisation-based musicianship, acquire skills in different forms of improvisation and learn how to use archives and other sources as material for songwriting that is inspired by research. You will acquire the skills needed to form your personal artistic vision and learn how to reflect on it orally and in writing.
As a master’s student, you can direct your focus in instrument studies, pedagogy or research. After completing a master’s degree, you will have a profound understanding of the playing and singing styles in old and contemporary folk music and know how to apply concepts that are central to the history, aesthetics and research of folk music.
You can also choose courses organised by the other two academies of the University and complete so-called joint studies that are available for all students.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program Outcome
Target degree - Bachelor’s + Master’s Degrees in Music
It is possible to complete a licentiate and a doctoral degree at the University as a third-cycle degree. After graduating with a master’s degree, you will have the option to apply for doctoral studies in music and specialise in research-oriented, artistic or applied doctoral studies.
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Career Opportunities
After graduating, you will have a wide range of career options and can work as a musician, composer, pedagogue, researcher, community musician, and entrepreneur, or in expert and developer duties in different organisations or socially engaged contexts and in various roles in multi-artistic productions. Depending on your interests, you can specialise in creative musicianship, pedagogy or research.
Program delivery
The languages of instruction for this Program are English, Finnish and Swedish.