Overview

Key Features

We offer an excellent artistic and academic environment, good rehearsal facilities, state-of-the-art recording equipment and a world-class concert hall. A Music - Composition at Luleå University of Technology degree qualifies you for further studies at the Master's level (60 credit or 120 credit programme) or a supplementary teacher education programme.The programme, which comprises three years of full-time studies, offers the following specialisations: Jazz Musician, Classical Musician, Composition, Music Production and Songwriting, Rock Musician, Studio Musician, and Church Musician. All of the specialisations are taught in Swedish. The Classical Musician, Composition, and Church Musician specialisations are taught in English and Swedish. A large part of the programme content is devoted to the specialisation you have chosen. An opportunity for exchange studies is available during the second last semester of the programme.The third year of study includes an artistic research project with musical and written components.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

composition and arranging

keyboard harmony
ensemble conducting

music business

music theory

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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Luleå, Sweden

Disciplines

Music Music Composition Music Performance View 3 other Bachelors in Music Composition in Sweden

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language, equivalent to English 6, and passed audition. The audition takes place in two rounds. Applicants who pass the first round advance to the second round.

Part 1: Composition samples (scores and recordings)

Part 2: Music theory exam, score listening test, epoch/genre test, arranging/instrumentation.

At the audition the candidate´s musicality, technique, interpretation, creative process, and music theory skills are evaluated.

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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

238000 SEK / year

≈ 238000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay fees

Living costs

Luleå

Sweden

6830 - 11280 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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