Overview
With studies on main instrument, ensemble and musical knowledge the student acquires a solid foundation for a professional life as a musician in various musical constellations. The programme comprises 180 credits and leads to a Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Music. The studies are at the Ingesund school of music in Arvika. At the school we have symphony orchestras, string bands, choirs, symphonic brass band, jazz orchestra, and a variety of small ensembles.
The Music programme at Karlstad University builds on three areas of study involving main instrument, ensemble and musical knowledge. In addition, studies include an optional course and a mandatory independent degree project. There is an emphasis on students' instrument playing skills, rehearsing and interpretation of solo and chamber music. There is also an emphasis on reflections on their own artistic process and development. Students also practice performing to an audience. Furthermore, there are studies of music theory and ear-training, music history in the Western music traditions, digital tools, functional piano training and conditions of the music sector.
Career
The music cultural life in Sweden, as well as in other countries, needs professional artists who can work in orchestras, ensembles, as soloists as well with other music skills and cultural activities in general.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Ensemble, Western classical music
- Main instrument, Western classical music
- Independent project, Western classical music
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Karlstad, Sweden
Disciplines
Music View 11 other Bachelors in Music in SwedenWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- General admission requirements and satisfactory entrance test in accordance with the decision of the Swedish Council for Higher Education, UHR, C2020/117.
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
283332 SEK/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 141666 SEK per semester during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per semester during 36 months.
- If you are an EU, EEA, and Switzerland citizen, you are NOT required to pay application or tuition fees.
Living costs for Karlstad
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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