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Master's Degree in Music: Master's Degree in Music

Code: K0820S6

Degree:
Master of Culture and Arts

Degree title:
Master of Culture and Arts
Master of Culture and Arts

Credits:
60 ects

Duration:
1 years (60 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2020

Descriptions

Master's Degree in Music prepares students for expert positions in demanding leadership, research and
developmental positions in the music industry and music education.

Graduates with a Master’s degree in Music Performance or Music Pedagogy have a great aptitude for
lifelong learning, good communication and interpersonal skills, and in-depth expertise in their
area of specialization. Depending on their work experience and interests, students can focus on
artistic, pedagogical or administrative studies, or a combination of all these.

Studying is organized as a combination of contact and remote teaching, which allows the
students to study alongside working. Each student receives a Personal Study Plan to support their individual development. The studies consist of expert lectures and workshops, peer group learning, collaborative learning and individual tutoring.

The general objectives of the degree are:
1. Development of the expertise required in music education and the music industry.
2. Strengthening of the leadership skills needed in developmental processes in music education and music industry.
3. Implementation of innovative learning and developmental processes.
4. Supporting the developmental processes of new or specialized areas in the music industry.

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2020-2021 Autumn 2020 Spring 2021 1. / 2020 2. / 2020 3. / 2021 4. / 2021
K0820S6-1003
Common Core Studies

(Choose all )

20
K000EA17 Leadership of Developmental Processes 5
K000EA18 Consolidation of Expertise 5
K000EA19 Language and International Skills for Experts 5
XX00EJ16 Research Methods and Skills 5
K0820S6-1004
Advanced Studies in the Area of Specialization

(Choose ects: 5)

5
K000EA21 Musical Skills 5
K000EA22 Pedagogical Skills 5
K000EA23 Music Technology Skills 5
K000EA24 Skills in the Area of Specialization 5
K0820S6-1005
Master's Thesis

(Choose all )

30
K000EE24 Research and Development Project Implementation 20
K000EE25 Final Project Report and Maturity Test 10
K0820S6-1006
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 5)

5
Total 60 70 35 35 17.9 17.9 17.9 17.9

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

STRUCTURE Master (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ylempään ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) syventäviä ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) opinnäytetyö.

Master´s Thesis
Research and Development Project Implementation
Final Project Report and Maturity Test
Advanced Professional Studies
Leadership of Developmental Processes
Consolidation of Expertise
Language and International Skills for Experts
Research Methods and Skills
Musical Skills
Pedagogical Skills
Music Technology Skills
Skills in the Area of Specialization
Elective Studies

No attached course units

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Code Name Credits (cr)
K0820S6-1003
Common Core Studies

(Choose all)

20
K000EA17 Leadership of Developmental Processes 5
K000EA18 Consolidation of Expertise 5
K000EA19 Language and International Skills for Experts 5
XX00EJ16 Research Methods and Skills 5
K0820S6-1004
Advanced Studies in the Area of Specialization

(Choose ects: 5)

5
K000EA21 Musical Skills 5
K000EA22 Pedagogical Skills 5
K000EA23 Music Technology Skills 5
K000EA24 Skills in the Area of Specialization 5
K0820S6-1005
Master's Thesis

(Choose all)

30
K000EE24 Research and Development Project Implementation 20
K000EE25 Final Project Report and Maturity Test 10
K0820S6-1006
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 5)

5