University of the Arts Helsinki
Degree Program in Music Technology
Helsinki, Finland
DURATION
6 Years
LANGUAGES
Swedish, Finnish
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Degree Program in Music Technology
This 5.5 year Program leads to a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.
Grow into a music technology specialist in an international environment in the leading degree Program in its field.
As a student, you will complete studies and research projects in music technology and creative music performance. Music technology studies are divided into focus areas, which all offer different perspectives into working as an expert in music technology.
The combination of studies and research in music technology and creative music performance is essential to the program. We offer you a wide course selection and versatile study opportunities to choose from based on your personal interests:
- electroacoustic music
- film and game music
- media and sonic arts
- music and technology: tools, methods and development
- music technology pedagogy
- amplification
- recording and music production
During your first three years, you will study the tools needed in music technology and apply them creatively in different kinds of music contexts.
As a master’s student, you will complete advanced studies and specialise your interest to pursue a career for example as a sound engineer, producer, venue amplification professional, developer of music technology instruments and applications, composer of film, game or electroacoustic music, or as a sound artist.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program Outcome
During your first three years, you will study the tools needed in music technology and apply them creatively in different kinds of music contexts.
It is possible to complete 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 research-oriented doctoral studies, arts-oriented doctoral studies or applied doctoral studies in music technology.
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Career Opportunities
To secure versatile career opportunities, you are encouraged to take an active role in building your personal study path. Gaining experience through international studies and traineeships is an important aspect in your competence development. 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.
Program delivery
The music technology department provides teaching in small groups and one-to-one. The studies include studio work, lectures, workshops, and master classes.