University of the Arts Helsinki Master of Music in Music Education
University of the Arts Helsinki

Master of Music in Music Education

Helsinki, Finland

2 Years

Finnish, Swedish

Full time

22 Jan 2025

Aug 2025

On-Campus

* Applications are open 8-22 January 2025

Introduction

Study to become a competent music teacher, musician, or researcher with an interest in developing your field under the guidance of top-quality teachers.

Why study here?

The program gives you the chance to become a multi-talent in music education. You will learn to master different musical styles on several instruments, lead choirs and bands, and arrange material for various kinds of ensembles. You will utilize existing research in your teaching as well as in evaluation and development work. Our program allows you to build networks with prospective employers already during your studies.

About the studies

Most music education graduates find work as music teachers in comprehensive and upper-secondary schools. The program gives you a well-rounded basis to take on even other kinds of assignments requiring music education expertise or to pursue doctoral studies. The degree requirements include studies in music and research and pedagogical studies for teachers (60 cr).

In your master’s degree studies, you will continue studying music subjects, teachers’ pedagogy, and research techniques. The degree requirements also include elective studies, which constitute at least a fifth of your master-level studies.

During your studies, you will take part in various music projects as a musician, bandleader, music composer, and arranger. You will gain experience from teaching in schools and other educational institutions, as well as from collaborating with various operators in the field of culture. Three on-the-job training periods in schools are included in the curriculum.

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