Master of Fine Arts in Music, Theory

By mounting the Theory track you will advance in the study of related literature, arts, aesthetics, and the history of ideas throughout Western music.

The programme aims at imparting an understanding of the relations between music and philosophy in various societies. You will attain knowledge of musical works and related theories for their performance and also expand around the principles for tonal and modal harmony combined with global and historical perspectives on rhythm.

The Master programme at the Academy of Music and Drama runs through two years at advanced level. It aims at students who already have a Bachelor’s degree or comparable knowledge on 180 higher education credits (three years studies in higher education). 

The programme is given in English. Students who have obtained the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for the PhD programme in music performance or composition.

Basic courses
Literature and scientific method - Track seminars - Main subject
- Thesis project

Entrance requirements

Entrance Requirements
A bachelor of arts in the fine or applied arts, a professional qualification of at least 180 higher education credits, at least three years of approved full-time studies in a programme for musicians or the equivalent and special requirements that comprise musical skills. Students may be admitted to the programme without having basic eligibility in the form of a degree.

Selection
Selection of eligible applicants is based upon entrance tests. All applicants are also requested to send in a Proposal for Master independent project on minimum three A4 pages: Title of project, problem statement, method for artistic and/or scientific development/research, and references to related projects. The proposal should be submitted not later than February 1. If you apply to more than one track you are obliged to send in one proposal for each orientation.

Auditions will be held at the Academy and you will be requested to come to Göteborg after you have submitted your application. For foreign students auditions can be presented on CD, DVD, mp3, or Audio Cassettes and sent by post to The Academy of Music and Drama.

Application

Last day of application was 16 January 2012.

Send the proposal and other material like scores, CD and DVD directly to the Academy of Music and Drama.

Postal address
Academy of Music and Drama, Box 210, SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden