Overview

Key features

At the Bachelor in Music, Folk- and World Music programme at Lund University you can reach the highest possible level of artistic and personal expression, and use your specialism to actively contribute to a dynamic cultural life. Our shared passion for music and learning is at the core of our activities.

After the successful completion of the Bachelor in Music, Folk- and World Music programme at Lund University, students shall have sufficient knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to pursue a career within various professional areas.

The student must also have developed the skills necessary for continued or in-depth studies that are to a great degree autonomous. Furthermore, on completion of the programme, the student must have acquired basic entrepreneurial skills that increase his/her professional versatility in an ever-changing cultural life.

Once the programme is successfully completed, students are awarded a degree of Bachelor in Music.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instrumental studies

Ensemble

Music and Society

Music profession

Individual course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lund, Sweden

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prepare and record two songs of different character in your special music/genre area to submit as work samples. One of the songs is to be performed solo. On the recordings, you must play your main instrument within your genre. If you want accompaniment on the second song, it is ok to play with some extra musician/-s.
Ensemble test: With the invitation you will recieve 3 songs representing different styles/traditions. You choose one of these, and during the test it is your task to lead an ensembe consisting of percussion, bass, accompaniment and solo instruments, and play a complete version of the song.
A vista test: The ensemble test also contains a simple sight reading task where you get to play a tune from a score without having seen it before.
Ear training test: You play/sing an accompanying (counterpoint) line to a melody you have not heard before. The melody is played by someone else.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

190000 SEK / year

≈ 190000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Living costs

Lund

Sweden

7428 - 11057 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Lund

Funding

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