General requirements for university studies in Sweden as well as a Bachelor in Music 180 credits or equivalent and successful entrance tests to the Master’s Programme in Music. Exceptions can be made from the basic eligibility requirement of proficiency in Swedish for international students.
This programme is aimed at composers who want to develop their artistic practice within contemporary Western art music. The focus is on deepening your compositional work and developing a clear artistic identity and aesthetic approach to your creative practice.
Your studies will give you the opportunity to work independently on composition and broaden your knowledge of orchestral composition and chamber music. You will also engage with professional institutions and ensembles through the programme’s projects, gaining experience of developing and realising musical ideas in professional settings.
The programme places high demands on work discipline, independence and a sense of responsibility. You will also develop knowledge of entrepreneurship, giving you the tools to adapt and further develop your professional role within a changing cultural sector.