Bachelor of Music in Music Technology
University of the Arts Helsinki
Key Information
Campus location
Helsinki, Finland
Languages
English, Finnish, Swedish
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 5,000 / per year **
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* application period of 3 Jan – 17 Jan 2024.
** annual tuition fee for students who study in English and who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland. The program is also available in Swedish.
Introduction
Grow into a music technology specialist in an international environment in the leading degree program in its field.
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 programme 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 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.
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.
Program Outcome
A student who has completed a Bachelor’s degree is expected to be competent in professional skills, knowledge, and artistic performance in the field of music technology and able to define, solve and perform basic tasks; have improved his/her musicianship, and be familiar with various genres and styles of music and their repertoire; be capable of critical listening and analysis of sound, and be familiar with the basic concepts of music technology and literature in the field and be able to search for the information required for his/her job duties.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Please visit the university website for more information.