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Berklee College of Music - Campus Valencia
Master of Music in Music Production, Technology, and Innovation
- Valencian Community, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Master in Music Production, Technology, and Innovation explores cutting-edge developments and forward thinking techniques in music and beyond. While strengthening sophisticated skills on the most current digital tools, students are challenged to disrupt the status quo while inventing the future of music.


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Burman University
Bachelor in Music
- University Drive, Canada
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Department of Music equips students with in-depth knowledge and skills to be successful in their careers. Music faculty combine diversity of instruction with personal passion to educate and inspire students within a vibrant atmosphere that supports strong academics, performance, and personal achievement, grounded on Christian principles of service and excellence.


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Musicians Institute
Electronic Music Production Program
- Hollywood, USA
Associate Degree
Full time, Part time
1 month
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Studying electronic music production at Musicians Institute will open you up to opportunities not attainable anywhere else. Why? Simply, there’s no other program and curriculum that teaches contemporary music with the connections that we have.

Vytautas Magnus University
Master in Performing Arts
- Kaunas, Lithuania
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Performing Arts Study programme aims to develop highly qualified creative artists, and music performers (instrumentalists, singers, soloists, musicians of diverse ensembles, and orchestra conductors), who will have an impact upon the musical (cultural) tradition not only through their creative works and other artistic means, professionally performing works solo and in ensembles and orchestras of various compositions, but also by analyzing, commenting on, personally developing individual creative activities, searching for the most influential artistic work interpretations, fostering historical traditions of the music art and influencing the musical development processes.


California State University, Dominguez Hills
General Music
- Carson, USA
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
English
The music program is affiliated with the Division of Performing, Visual and Digital Media Arts at CSU Dominguez Hills.
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George Mason University
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Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Fairfax, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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The Mason School of Music is part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Students study with nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are active performers, conductors, composers, music theoreticians, historians, and music teachers. Admission is based on acceptance to the university and audition. The music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).


The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Diploma in Music Industry Arts
- Ottawa, Canada
Diploma
Full time
42 weeks
On-Campus
English
The two-year Music Industry Arts Ontario College Diploma program prepares you to start your music industry career. This program is delivered in a condensed format of over three consecutive 14-week terms over 12 months. You learn how to work as an audio professional, performing artist, business professional, or entrepreneur in the music industry.


George Mason University
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Bachelor of Music in Music
- Fairfax, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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The Mason School of Music is part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Students study with nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are active performers, conductors, composers, music theoreticians, historians, and music teachers. Admission is based on acceptance to the university and audition. The music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).


University of Groningen
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MA Arts and Culture: Popular Music and Sonic Cultures
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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This Master's programme offers two specializations: one in Popular Music, Sound and Media Cultures and another in Theatre, Culture and Media studies. Each specialization encompasses both emergent and historically established practices in music and theatre and the performing arts.


James Madison University
B.M. in Music
- Harrisonburg, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Become a 21st-century artist and scholar through our comprehensive Music major. At JMU, you enjoy a conservatory-level education with a Bachelor of Music degree while taking advantage of the opportunities of a large liberal arts-based university program. As a Music major, you can choose from one of six specialized concentrations: performance, composition, music industry, music education, jazz studies or music theatre. School of Music graduates are equipped with all the tools they need to transform the power of their knowledge into action. That action - teaching, performing, leading, researching, creating - makes a direct impact on the world every day.


Vytautas Magnus University
Bachelor in Arts - Music Production
- Kaunas, Lithuania
BA
Full time
7 semesters
On-Campus
English
The bachelor programme in Music production is unique in the region. It aims at giving all necessary creative training to contemporary music producers, including everything they need in their successful professional career. Everything you learn is designed to help starting and managing a successful music career. You will create real life projects accommodated and fitted to the on-going possibilities at the university (performing at live events, media compositions, music concerts) and built around student’s needs.


Trevecca Nazarene University
Associate of Arts in Music
- Nashville, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Trevecca’s Associate of Arts in music is a two-year degree program that combines a strong liberal arts education with a solid foundation in classical or commercial music. With courses ranging from music theory to commercial music history, this degree prepares you to pursue a four-year degree or a career in classical or commercial music.


Tacoma Community College
Associate of Arts - Specialization in Music
- Tacoma, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Considering a music transfer degree as an option? TCC offers an Associate of Arts (DTA) degree with a Music Specialization. The following course set fulfills the requirement of the Specialization in Music for the Associate of Arts Degree and provides a clear, music-focused pathway for students to chain music courses together in a meaningful and transfer-relevant way. This specialization prepares students to transfer as Bachelor of Arts in Music majors, or Bachelor of Arts majors. It also prepares students with a solid framework of music knowledge, allowing them to potentially enter the music industry workforce.


Jamestown Community College
Music (Fine Arts) (A.S.)
- Jamestown, USA
Associate of Science
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Music degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you to transfer and earn a four-year degree in music or a music-related field. You can pursue careers such as musician, performer, sound technician, music director, music composer, film producer, theatre manager, teacher, and arts administrator.


University of the Arts Helsinki
Master of Music in Church Music
Master degree
Full time
30 months
On-Campus
English, Finnish, Swedish
Come and study at one of the best performing arts universities in the world! We provide the highest level of church music training that prepares you for working in diverse expert and developer roles. Besides focusing on your musical skills, you will also improve your knowledge of pedagogy, theology, and research. You can choose to complete studies that will give you the qualifications for a church musician post within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Depending on your interests, you can focus on early childhood education, solo musicianship, gospel music, or choral conducting, for example.


University of the Arts Helsinki
Bachelor of Music in Church Music
Bachelor's degree
Full time
6 years
On-Campus
English, Finnish, Swedish
Come and study at one of the best performing arts universities in the world! We provide the highest level of church music training that prepares you for working in diverse expert and developer roles. Besides focusing on your musical skills, you will also improve your knowledge of pedagogy, theology, and research. You can choose to complete studies that will give you the qualifications for a church musician post within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Depending on your interests, you can focus on early childhood education, solo musicianship, gospel music, or choral conducting, for example.

Vytautas Magnus University
Bachelor in Performing Arts
- Kaunas, Lithuania
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The content of the Performing Arts programme adequately corresponds to the most recent advances in science, art, and technology. Students are acquainted with the theory and practice of creative activities, improvisation, artistic project management, art marketing, and research methodology. Students are free to choose composers from various eras (including the latest) and nationalities for their final examinations and the final project. Graduate students are encouraged to pursue the most modern forms of performance, which helps them integrate into and position themselves within the context of the contemporary art scene.


Bath Spa University
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BA (Hons) Music (Performance)
- Bath, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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Are you an ambitious singer or instrumentalist, based in music notation, who is keen to develop a sustainable career in music? This performance-focused music degree will train you as a flexible performing musician across a variety of genres and styles. You'll explore classical, jazz, and popular music, while focusing on your own musical interests and identity.
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Study Music Abroad
Music is truly a universal interest shared by billions of people worldwide from every culture and walk of life. Whether at concerts, at home, or on the streets, music’s ability to bring people together is magical.
Listening to different music from around the world is also a great way to tap into different cultures and styles, making it even more fun to study for a music degree abroad! Study in South Africa, for example, where you can experience a completely original sound created by the infusion of traditional African folk music and modern pop.
Or, if classical is more your style, study music abroad in Germany, home of classical masters Bach, Handel, Beethoven, and Brahms. You’ll feel their influence everywhere, inspiring you to create your own masterpieces!
No matter where you land, however, you will love your study abroad experience making new friends and experiences to be remembered for a lifetime.
Best Music Degrees
It’s true you must have a passion for music if you want to obtain a music degree. However, it’s not enough to just like listening to music. The best music schools will challenge the very concept of music, teaching you composition, theory, history and orchestration, among other subjects.
Not only will you have to show off your creativity but also your critical thinking and logic skills both in the classroom and on the stage. So, a music degree is the best choice for students who are not afraid to let their talents shine, especially considering how competitive acceptance into the best music schools can be.
But, don’t let that hold you back! You increase your chances of getting admitted when you open your options up to schools around the globe. So, let your imagination run wild, and see where you end up performing for the world to see!

Careers in Music
Plus, a study abroad experience will look amazing on any resume or CV. Employers love candidates who have studied abroad. It shows recruiters that the candidate has received an entire life education outside of the classroom, because studying abroad requires that students solve problems creatively, get used to change, and communicate cross-culturally, all of which are important work place skills.
Or, maybe you prefer to be your own boss and manage your solo music career! Either way, you can find the perfect fit for you utilizing your music degree.
Consider some of the following careers:
- Accompanist
- Arranging
- Artist representative
- Audio engineer
- Booking agent
- Music education
- Music journalist/blogger
- Talent scout
- Technique instructor
No matter where your take your music degree, the important thing is that get your talent heard!
Prerequisites for a Degree in Music
The best music schools will often require that prospective students have demonstrated they have previously performed well in their classes, especially classes focused on learning an instrument or music theory. Both undergraduate and graduate students will have to provide a copy of their academic transcripts, along with any standardized test results.
International students will also have to prove their English proficiency, as many music degrees are conducted entirely in English. An essay will also most likely be required to complete your application.





























