University of the Arts Helsinki
Master of Music in Music Theory
Helsinki, Finland
Master degree
DURATION
30 months
LANGUAGES
English, Finnish, Swedish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
21 Jan 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Applications are open 7-21 January 2026
Key Summary
Why study here?
You’ll gain the competence to work in expert positions requiring a profound knowledge of music in one of the best-performing arts universities in the world. The studies prepare you to engage in discussion within the music community and in society at large.
Content and objective of the program
Essential to music theory majors are skills in harmony and voice leading, music analysis and instrumentation, as well as instrument studies. During your master’s studies, you will deepen your understanding of music research and gain more knowledge of your research field.
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 experts as visiting teachers on a regular basis. Many of our teachers are also esteemed, researchers.
A student who has completed a Master’s degree is expected to have the competence of an expert professional composer and the ability to undertake other demanding expert duties requiring a profound knowledge of music and to undertake music teaching duties in accordance with his/her orientation; have a broad and context-aware musical education which he/she knows how to leverage in discussions and research in the field.
Graduates of the program work in demanding roles of music expert and music pedagogue, for example as teachers, journalists, researchers, and musicians.
Please visit the university website for more information.