193 Online Performing Arts Degree Programs

The Bachelor of Music in Performance program at Musicians Institute (MI) is a comprehensive degree that blends intensive contemporary performance training with rigorous education in traditional music disciplines. This prepares talented musicians from around the world to become versatile performers.

Longy's fully online Master of Music in Music Education (MM/ME) degree program was designed specifically for educators who seek an advanced degree without taking time off from their careers.

PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. A research thesis in this specific field should offer an overview of forms of artistic expression, in particular cinema, theatre, music, dance and visual art. Each student will explore how the performing arts reflect the social, political and religious aspects of many cultures and civilizations. In this programme, the candidate, through his thesis, should provide a theoretical exposition of the content and processes inherent in the creative and artistic experience of performance. It also gives students an appreciation of various artistic disciplines, forms of expression and creative visual languages.

The MSc in Performing Arts Medicine is designed for people passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of performers. It covers a mix of sciences, medicine, and arts, aiming to give students a broad understanding of how to prevent and treat …

This postgraduate certificate program is designed for professionals interested in enhancing their understanding of the physical and psychological needs of performing artists. It covers key topics like injury prevention, management, and the importance…

A research thesis in this specific field should offer an overview of forms of artistic expression, in particular cinema, theatre, music, dance, and visual art.  Each student will explore how the performing arts reflect the social, political, and religious aspects of many cultures and civilizations. In this program, the candidate, through his thesis, should provide a theoretical exposition of the content and processes inherent in the creative and artistic experience of performance. It also gives students an appreciation of various artistic disciplines, forms of expression and creative visual languages.

This BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (Music) degree gives you the freedom to combine the study of different subject areas in the arts and humanities. You'll develop a specialism in music, exploring a range of musical styles, contexts and practical skills. You can combine this with a second specialism or choose to develop broader interests in art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, history, modern languages, philosophy, and religious studies.

Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) while exploring your love of drama.

Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) while exploring your love of music through this rich program of coursework in performance, practice, theory and appreciation.

The Recording Arts program is designed for those who want to advance their skills in recording music, sampling sounds and mixing audio. At the completion of this program, you will be able to create, record and edit sound in analog and digital form. You will be equipped with a skill set that will enable you to enter a broad range of sound recording work with a focus on new recording techniques.

Students have the option to choose between a performance path or a music teaching path. The performance path is designed for students who wish to pursue a career as a professional musician, performing in orchestras, bands, and other ensembles. The music teaching path, on the other hand, is geared towards students who wish to become music educators, teaching in schools or private lessons.

The BFA in Music Production provides a more in-depth study of principles introduced in the AA program. Students will gain a complete overview of the music production process, learning the latest in music production software, as well as recording, editing, and mixing. BFA students will complete a demo reel in their final year, highlighting their best music production for visual media (film, animation, games, and web media).

The BFA in Sound Design provides a more in-depth study of principles introduced in the AA program. Students will gain a complete overview of the soundtrack creation process, learning the latest in digital audio workstation workflows, as well as recording, editing, and mixing. BFA students will complete a demo reel in their final year, highlighting their best sound design for visual media (film, animation, games, and web media).

Scotland's oldest audio engineering course blends history with innovation, offering expert-led training in music production, game audio, sound design, and live sound. With state-of-the-art studios and industry-focused learning, you'll gain the skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving world of audio.

The one-year master's programme in Media and Communication Studies offers advanced understanding of digital media from multiple perspectives. The programme combines theoretical and practical learning methods. You will learn to evaluate media from a critical perspective, while gaining practical skills useful for the creative industries.

The two-year master's programme in Media and Communication Studies gives you advanced knowledge of digital media through practical approaches in the field. You will work creatively and in an explorative manner with different types of media while learning to evaluate them from a critical perspective.

This Diploma of Higher Education in Music will broaden and deepen your understanding of music through the study of a wide range of genres (including Western art music, jazz, popular music, and non-western music). You’ll combine practical activities, which involve making your recordings, with learning about the scientific basis for music and how it is heard and perceived.