Master of Music in Music Technology

Note: no admission is available in 2024. Please get in touch with the University of the Arts Helsinki to know about the next possible time to apply!

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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

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

As a master’s student, you will complete advanced studies and specialize your interest to pursue a career for example as a sound engineer, producer, venue amplification professional, developer of music technology instruments and applications, composer of film, game, or electroacoustic music, or as a sound artist.

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.