University of the Arts Helsinki Bachelor of Music in Music Technology
University of the Arts Helsinki

University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor of Music in Music Technology

Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor's degree

6 years

English, Finnish, Swedish

Full time

07 Jan 2027*

Aug 2027

On-Campus

* applications are open 7-21 January 2027

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Music in Music Technology at Uniarts Helsinki combines a 3-year Bachelor's and 2.5-year Master's into an integrated programme. You’ll study music technology and creative performance across focus areas: electroacoustic, film and game music, media and sonic arts, tools and development, pedagogy, amplification, recording and production. You’ll use high-quality studios, work with international staff, join cross-academy joint studies, take the English Sound Art & Sonic Arts (SAMA) module, and take part in MuTeFest, concert recording, and multimedia performances.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as audio engineers, sound designers, music producers, composers for film and games, studio managers, sound artists, educators, researchers, in recording, multimedia, broadcasting, events, or higher education. You’ll gain skills in production, recording, amplification, sound design, sonic arts, research methods, and creative performance.

Why study here?

You will be able to study music technology at one of the best-performing arts universities in the world. We have a unique learning environment, a multi-skilled, international staff, and high-quality equipment and studio facilities.

About the studies

This program is a combined 3-year Bachelor's and 2.5-year Master's degree. 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 on 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 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.

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 of your competence development. You can also choose courses organized by the other two academies of the University and complete so-called joint studies that are available for all students.

The Sound Art & Sonic Arts study module (SAMA), available in English, examines the possibilities of sound and sound art from the perspectives of various artistic disciplines. Read more about the study module in Sound Art and Sonic Arts (SAMA).

Artistic activities

The annual MuTeFest festival, organized by the Department of Music Technology, is your chance to experiment and be creative together with fellow students.

During your studies, you will take part in the recording of Sibelius Academy concerts and the creation of contemporary music concerts, multimedia music performances, and electroacoustic concerts. Artistic activities are always linked to the university’s education and research.

The MuTeFest event is an excellent way to learn more about the artistic activities of the degree program.

Teachers

Our teachers are some of the best experts in their respective fields. In addition to the permanent teaching staff, the program welcomes international top professionals as guests on a regular basis.

Read more on the institution's website