University of the Arts Helsinki
Degree Program in Music Education
Helsinki, Finland
DURATION
6 Years
LANGUAGES
Finnish, Swedish
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Degree Program in Music Education
This 5.5 year Program leads to a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.
Study to become a competent music teacher, musician or researcher with an interest in developing your own field under the guidance of top-quality teachers.
During your first three years as a music education student, you will study music, pedagogy and research skills. Your studies will also include elective courses and possibly studies in minor subjects, e.g. music technology or the pedagogy of free accompaniment. 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.
In your masters degree studies you will continue studying music subjects, teachers pedagogy and research techniques. The degree requirements also include elective studies, which constitute at least a fifth of your master-level studies.
During your studies, you will take part in various music projects as a musician, band leader, music composer and arranger. You will gain experience from teaching in schools and other educational institutions, as well as from collaborating with various operators in the field of culture. Three on-the-job training periods in schools are included in the curriculum.
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
Upon graduating from the degree Program in music education you will have extensive knowledge of music, master different musical subjects and possess versatile professional skills in music pedagogy. As a player and singer, you will master different musical styles on several instruments. You will be able to lead a choir and various kinds of bands, and know how to arrange material for different-size ensembles, taking learners of different levels into account. You know how to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning while utilizing existing research in the field as you teach and develop it. You are familiar with the ethical and social dimensions of teaching.
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
Our education provides you with the tools to work in a variety of roles within music, for example as a musician, composer, arranger or sound technician.Upon graduating you may also seek to pursue a career as a researcher, or set up your own music business.
Program delivery
The languages of instruction for this Program are Finnish and Swedish.