Program Overview

The Musikkutøving program at UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a four-year Bachelor's degree program that focuses on music performance and education. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in music theory, history, and performance, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in music.

Program Structure

The program is divided into two main sections: the first two years (1. avdeling) and the last two years (2. avdeling). The first two years focus on building a strong foundation in music theory, history, and performance, while the last two years allow students to specialize in a specific area of music performance or education.

First and Second Year (1. avdeling)

• Hovedinstrument (60 credits)
• Støtteinstrument piano (10 credits)
• Basisemner:
  • Identitet, profesjon og bransje (10 credits)
  • Musikkteknologi (10 credits)
  • Komponering og arrangering (10 credits)
  • Lytting og gehør (10 credits)
  • Musikkhistorie og analyse (10 credits)

Third and Fourth Year (2. avdeling)

Students can choose one of two specialization areas:

• Fordypning hovedinstrument:
  • Hovedinstrument (60 credits)
  • Gehør på tvers (5 credits)
  • Innføring i ensembleledelse (5 credits)
  • Valgemner (50 credits)
• Fordypning instrumentalpedagogikk:
  • Hovedinstrument (40 credits)
  • Gehør på tvers (5 credits)
  • Innføring i ensembleledelse (5 credits)
  • Fagdidaktikk (22.5 credits)
  • Instrumentaldidaktikk (7.5 credits)
  • Pedagogikk (30 credits)
  • Praksis (0 credits)
  • Valgemner (10 credits)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will have gained the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:

• Knowledge of music theory, history, and performance
• Ability to perform and analyze music from different traditions
• Understanding of the music industry and the role of musicians in society
• Ability to reflect on their own performance practice and develop their skills as musicians
• Broad understanding of music as an art form in a historical, cultural, and social context

Job Prospects

The program qualifies students for a range of career opportunities in music performance, education, and related fields. Graduates may pursue careers as:

• Musicians
• Music teachers
• Music therapists
• Music producers
• Music industry professionals

Access to Further Studies

The program qualifies students for admission to Master's degree programs in music, music education, and related fields.

Related Professions

• Musician
• Music teacher
• Music therapist
• Music producer
• Music industry professional

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years
• Credits: 240 ECTS
• Language of instruction: Norwegian
• Teaching and assessment methods: Individual instrumental instruction, ensemble playing, lectures, projects, seminars, workshops, and exams
• Practice: The program includes two practice periods, one in the third year and one in the fourth year, where students gain practical experience in music teaching and performance.

Exchange Opportunities

Students can apply for exchange programs in their third or fourth year, with partner institutions in Europe and other countries.

Destinations for Studies Abroad

The program has exchange agreements with several institutions in Europe, including:

• 'Franz Liszt' University of Music, Budapest, Hungary
• Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Czech Republic
• Centria University of Applied Sciences, Finland
• College of Music and Drama Leipzig, Germany
• Conservatori Superior de Música de les Illes Balears, Spain
• Conservatorio Superior De Música "Salvador Seguí" De Castellón, Spain
• Conservatory Of Music Antonio Buzzolla, Italy
• Conservatory of Music "Francesco Venezze", Rovigo, Italy
• Danish National Academy of Music, Denmark
• Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Estonia
• Higher School of Excellence in Music, Spain
• Iceland University of the Arts, Iceland
• Ionian Panepistimion, Greece
• Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music, Latvia
• Jyväskylä Polytechnic, Finland
• Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
• Karlstad University, Sweden
• Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, Lithuania
• Luleå University of Technology, Sweden
• Lund University, Sweden
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
• Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Finland
• Reykjavik College of Music, Iceland
• Rhythmic Music Conservatory, Denmark
• Royal College of Music, Sweden
• Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
• Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland
• The Escola Superior d'Art Dramàtic de les Illes Balears, Spain
• The Frescobaldi Conservatory of Ferrara, Italy
• The Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus, Denmark
• The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Denmark
• Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland
• University of Debrecen, Hungary
• University of Gothenburg, Sweden
• University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
• University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar, Germany
• University of Music Karlsruhe, Germany
• University of Tartu, Estonia
• University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland
• University of the Balearic Islands, Spain
• Vilniaus Kolegija - University of Applied Sciences, Lithuania
• Örebro University, Sweden
• "Joaquín Rodrigo" Conservatory of Music of València, Spain
• Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Tartini, Italy
• Musikhochschule Lübeck, Germany
• Conservatorio di Musica Arrigo Boito di Parma, Italy
• Istituto Superiore di Studi Musicali G. Briccialdi di Terni, Italy
• Royal Irish Academy of Music, Ireland
• Evangelische Hochschule für Kirchenmusik Halle/Saale, Germany
• Conservatorio di Musica Nino Rota - Monopoli, Italy
• Conservatorio Statale de Musica Giuseppe Verdi, Italy
• Yrkeshögskolan Novia, Finland
• Conservatorio di Musica G. Martucci di Salerno, Italy

University of Tromso: A Summary

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Overview:

UiT Norges arktiske universitet (University of Tromso) is a public university located in Tromso, Norway. It is known for its focus on Arctic research and education.