Master's Degree Programme in Music - Curricula

Master's Degree Programme in Music
Master of Culture and Arts, 60 ECTS

Master of Culture and Arts, Master of Culture and Arts

Academic year 2020 - 2021

Consolidation of Expertise K000EA18-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 5 credits (K0820S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The aim of the course is to strengthen the student's expertise in professional interaction situations, to develop the student’s competence in work communities and to help in finding ways to share one’s own expertise.

• The student can identify, present and analyze professional developmental needs in a personal developmental plan.
• The student can share their own developmental expertise in a natural way.
• The student can utilize the potential of technology in communication and interaction in the industry.
• The student can educate groups and work communities in their own field of specialization.
• The student is able to use their own expertise proactively and constructively in work communities and professional roles.
• The student is able to develop their own welfare and that of work communities.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has sufficient professional skills to reach the learning outcomes of the course.

Course contents

Drawing up a personal development plan. Structuring and analyzing one’s own professional career and expertise. The various professional roles of music educator and musician, and their changes over time. The impact of the changing working life on one's own professional identity. Sharing and marketing one’s own expertise. The roles of educator and developer in a work community. Theories, concepts and phenomena of work welfare.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student is able to describe and explain their own professional development needs. The student can draw up a personal development plan. The student is able to describe their own expertise and share it in a natural way. The student is able to educate groups in their own field. The student is able to act constructively in a work community and to reflect on their own development. The student knows theories and concepts of work welfare and is able to identify ways to develop their own welfare and that of the work community.

Good

The student is able to describe, analyze and explain their own professional development needs. The student can draw up a personal development plan. The student is able to describe and explain their own expertise, and share it in natural and diverse ways. The student is able to educate groups relevant to their own field. The student is able to act constructively in a work community and to reflect on the operations. The student knows theories and concepts of work welfare and knows ways of developing their own welfare and that of the work community.

Excellent

The student is able to describe, analyze and explain thoroughly their own professional development needs. The student can draw up a personal development plan. The student is able to describe and explain their own expertise on multiple levels, and share it in diverse and innovative ways. The student is able to educate various kinds of groups within their own sphere of expertise. The student is able to act in a work community as an agent of welfare that reflects on the operations. The student is able to reflect versatively on the developmental processes. The student knows theories and concepts of work welfare and can develop their own welfare and that of the work community in a goal-directed manner.

Name of lecturer(s)

Annu Tuovila

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0820S6
Teacher(s)

Leena Unkari-Virtanen, Annu Tuovila, Päivi Rahmel

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Music

Unit location

Musiikki

Evaluation scale

0-5
Final Project Report and Maturity Test K000EE25-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 10 credits (K0820S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The aim of the course is to publish the thesis and to write the maturity test.

• The student can describe, explain, analyze and evaluate the thesis process, methods and results.
• The student can introduce the essential results of the thesis and their prospects.
• The student can finish the thesis and its appendices.
• The student can write the maturity test article based on their thesis.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has sufficient professional skills to reach the learning outcomes of the course.

Course contents

Finishing, publishing and evaluating the thesis. Writing and publishing the maturity test article.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the attachment “Master’s Thesis assessment criteria”.

Good

See the attachment “Master’s Thesis assessment criteria”.

Excellent

See the attachment “Master’s Thesis assessment criteria”.

Name of lecturer(s)

Annu Tuovila

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- K0820S6
Teacher(s)

Annu Tuovila

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Music

Unit location

Musiikki

Evaluation scale

0-5
Language and International Skills for Experts K000EA19-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 5 credits (K0820S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The aim of the course is to consolidate the student's participation in international networks of cultural arts and music, as well as to advance the use of English language source material in the thesis and in other expert tasks.

• The student can discuss fluently in English their own competences, work and developmental processes.
• The student is able to act in international networks relevant to one’s own professional development.
• The student knows the relevant concepts of their own thesis in English.
• The student uses research and articles in English as a theoretical basis for the thesis.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has sufficient professional skills to reach the learning outcomes of the course.

Course contents

English vocabulary of one’ own specialization and developmental processes. Databases, keywords and materials in English. Oral and written presentation of one’ own competence area and thesis in English. Implementing a short-term international exchange or study trip and reporting on it.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student can discuss fluently in English their own competences, work and developmental processes.
The student is able to act in international networks relevant to one’s own professional development, and is able to join them and take advantage of the materials provided. The student identifies the concepts of their thesis in English. The student includes research and articles in English in the theoretical basis of the thesis.

Good

The student can discuss fluently and diversely in English their own competences, work and developmental processes. The student is active in some networks relevant to their own professional development and is able to take advantage of the research materials provided. The student knows the essential concepts of their thesis in English. The student includes varied research and articles in English in the theoretical basis of their thesis.

Excellent

The student is able to discuss fluently, diversely and innovatively in English their own competences, work and developmental processes. The student is active in many networks relevant to their own professional development and is able to take advantage of their essential research materials. The student knows the conceptual framework of their thesis in English. The student includes research and articles in English comprehensively in the theoretical basis of the thesis.

Name of lecturer(s)

Annu Tuovila

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0820S6
Teacher(s)

Sarka Hantula, Annu Tuovila

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Music

Unit location

Musiikki

Evaluation scale

0-5
Leadership of Developmental Processes K000EA17-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 5 credits (K0820S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The aim of the study module is to develop the student's skills in leading and implementing developmental processes in a goal-directed, proactive, responsible, solution-oriented and collaborative way in cultural arts and especially in the field of music.

• The student knows the essential concepts and theories of leadership in the fields of culture and music.
• The student can analyze the ethical responsibility and societal impact of development leadership.
• The student is able to anticipate changes in the field of cultural arts, to search for information about them and to analyze their consequences in relation to the student’s own work and expertise.
• The student is able to identify the requirements for managing multi-disciplinary and multi-professional projects.
• The student is able to implement developmental processes in a proactive, goal-directed and solution-oriented way.
• The student is able to apply creative facilitation methods in professional interactions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has sufficient professional skills to reach the learning outcomes of the course.

Course contents

Concepts, theories and perspectives related to leadership. Ethical and social responsibility of leadership. Lifelong learning. Leading developmental work as a collaborative and creative process of change. Project and change management. Methods of facilitating developmental processes. Bold and proactive use of one’ own developmental expertise.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student is able to describe and explain the theories and concepts of developmental processes in cultural arts and especially in the field of music. The student is able to identify changes in cultural arts and their significance in one’s own work. The student knows project management and facilitation methods for developmental processes and is able to utilize them in the student’s own work. The student is able to implement developmental processes proactively in collaboration with others.

Good

The student is able to analyze and explain theories and concepts of developmental processes and their significance in cultural arts and especially in the field of music. The student is able to identify and analyze changes in cultural arts and their significance in the student’s own field and work communities. The student is proficient in the key project management and facilitation methods for developmental processes, and is able to apply them to the student’s own expert work. The student is able to lead and implement developmental processes independently as well as constructively in collaboration with others.

Excellent

The student is able to analyze and explain critically from various points of view the theories and concepts of developmental processes in cultural arts and especially in the field of music. The student is able to identify, analyze and anticipate the changes in cultural arts and their significance in the student’s own field and work communities. The student is proficient in the creative use of project management and facilitation methods, and is able to apply them creatively to developmental processes. The student can implement and lead developmental processes independently in an innovative and collaborative way.

Name of lecturer(s)

Annu Tuovila

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0820S6
Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Music

Unit location

Musiikki

Evaluation scale

0-5
Music Technology Skills K000EA23-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 5 credits (K0820S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The aim of the course is to develop the student’s music technology expertise.
• The student is able to complement and deepen their music technology skills according to personal learning goals.
• The student is able to apply the acquired skills and competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has sufficient professional skills to reach the learning outcomes of the course.

Course contents

The content of the course is based on the personal development plan.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student has skills and methods to complete and deepen their own competence. The student has skills and methods to apply the acquired competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Good

The student has diverse skills and methods to complete and deepen their own competence. The student has diverse skills and methods to apply the acquired competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Excellent

The student has comprehensive skills and methods to complete and deepen their own competence. The student has comprehensive skills and methods to apply the acquired competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Name of lecturer(s)

Annu Tuovila

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0820S6
Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Music

Unit location

Musiikki

Evaluation scale

0-5
Musical Skills K000EA21-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 5 credits (K0820S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The aim of the course is to develop the student’s musical expertise.
• The student can complete and deepen their musical skills according to personal learning goals.
• The student is able to apply the acquired skills and competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has sufficient professional skills to reach the learning outcomes of the course.

Course contents

The content of the course is based on the personal development plan.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student has skills and methods to complete and deepen their own competence. The student has skills and methods to apply the acquired competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Good

The student has diverse skills and methods to complete and deepen their own competence. The student has diverse skills and methods to apply the acquired competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Excellent

The student has comprehensive skills and methods to complete and deepen their own competence. The student has comprehensive skills and methods to apply the acquired competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Name of lecturer(s)

Annu Tuovila

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0820S6
Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Music

Unit location

Musiikki

Evaluation scale

0-5
Pedagogical Skills K000EA22-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 5 credits (K0820S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The aim of the course is to develop the student’s music pedagogy expertise.
• The student is able to evaluate and develop their own pedagogical practices.
• The student can implement structured pedagogical interaction with different kinds of groups.
• The student can construct the learning process based on the strengths of the learners and the group.
• The student knows the current pedagogical research and is able to utilize it in their own professional activities.
• The student knows the current curricula of music education, can analyze their pedagogical bases and can apply them to their own professional activities.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has sufficient professional skills to reach the learning outcomes of the course.

Course contents

Pedagogical developmental work. Leading a group. The strengths of the learner and the group as the basis of teaching. Current pedagogical research. Current curricula of music education. Practical pedagogical experimentations.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student is able to evaluate and develop their own pedagogical practices. The student is able to implement pedagogically well-founded and structured interaction situations. The student is able to lead a group taking into account the strengths of the group members. The student knows the current pedagogical research and the curricula in music education, and can utilize them in their own professional activities.

Good

The student is able to evaluate, develop and reflect on their own pedagogical practices diversely. The student is able to implement pedagogically well-founded and insightful interaction situations with many kinds of groups. The student is able to use various methods in leading groups, basing the teaching on the strengths of the group members. The student knows well the current pedagogical research and the curricula in music education, and can utilize them analytically in their own professional activities.

Excellent

The student is able to evaluate, develop and reflect on their own pedagogical practices and music pedagogy diversely. The student is able to implement pedagogically well-founded and exceptionally insightful interaction situations with many kinds of groups. The student is able to use various methods in leading groups to notice their own strengths and to use these strengths as basis for development. The student knows comprehensively current pedagogical research and the curricula in music education, and is able to analyze critically their bases and needs for development. The student can apply pedagogical research and the curriculum to their own professional activities as well as to the general development of music pedagogy.

Name of lecturer(s)

Annu Tuovila

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0820S6
Teacher(s)

Annu Tuovila

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Music

Unit location

Musiikki

Evaluation scale

0-5
Research Methods and Skills XX00EJ16-3009 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 5 credits (K0820S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
Goals:
• The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
• The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
• The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
• The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
• The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
• The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
• The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
• The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

Course contents

• Approaches to research and development work
• Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
• Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
• Research and development processes and methods:
o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
• Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
• Communication and reporting of research and development work

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

Good

The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

Excellent

The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

Name of lecturer(s)

Annu Tuovila

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0820S6
Teacher(s)

Susanna Mesiä, musiikki virtuaali, Annu Tuovila

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Music

Unit location

Musiikki

Evaluation scale

0-5
Research and Development Project Implementation K000EE24-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 20 credits (K0820S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The aim of the course is to plan the thesis process, collect the required data, implement the thesis, construct the artistic and/or pedagogical parts of the thesis, analyze the thesis process and write the thesis report.

• The student can plan, explain and implement the thesis in collaboration with the industry partners.
• The student is able to search for, process and evaluate information critically.
• The student can apply and evaluate the chosen research methods in an appropriate and ethical way.
• The student can utilize their own networks and partnerships in the thesis process.
• The student can construct structured artistic and/or pedagogical parts of the thesis.
• The student can construct the structure of the thesis report and discuss the thesis in a goal-directed and relevant way, taking into account the target audience.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has sufficient professional skills to reach the learning outcomes of the course.

Course contents

Drawing up a thesis plan. Responsible leading, implementation and knowledge formation processes. Constructing the artistic and/or pedagogical parts of the thesis. Writing the thesis report. Being active in networks and collaborating with the industry partners. Discussing and presenting the thesis contents.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the attachment “Master’s Thesis assessment criteria”.

Good

See the attachment “Master’s Thesis assessment criteria”.

Excellent

See the attachment “Master’s Thesis assessment criteria”.

Name of lecturer(s)

Annu Tuovila

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 20 credits
Group(s)
- K0820S6
Teacher(s)

Susanna Mesiä, Annu Tuovila

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Music

Unit location

Musiikki

Evaluation scale

0-5
Skills in the Area of Specialization K000EA24-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 5 credits (K0820S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The aim of the course is to develop the student’s professional expertise.
• The student is able to complement and deepen their professional expertise according to personal learning goals.
• The student is able to apply the acquired competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has sufficient professional skills to reach the learning outcomes of the course.

Course contents

The content of the course is based on the personal development plan.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student has skills and methods to complete and deepen their own competence. The student has skills and methods to apply the acquired competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Good

The student has diverse skills and methods to complete and deepen their own competence. The student has diverse skills and methods to apply the acquired competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Excellent

The student has comprehensive skills and methods to complete and deepen their own competence. The student has comprehensive skills and methods to apply the acquired competencies flexibly to their work and future career.

Name of lecturer(s)

Annu Tuovila

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0820S6
Teacher(s)

Annu Tuovila

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Music

Unit location

Musiikki

Evaluation scale

0-5

Academic year 2021 - 2022

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Contact

Paula Turkkila
Head of School of Cultural Services and Music
PO Box 4042 (Arabiankatu 2, Helsinki)
00079 METROPOLIA
FINLAND
paula.turkkila[at]metropolia.fi

Course Structure Diagram

Master's Degree in Music

Specific admission requirements

Entrance exam for Degree Programme in Music

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Prior learning and/or higher education credits can be transferred to the Metropolia degree, according to the general principles of Metropolia UAS.

Qualification requirements and regulations

According to the general principles of Helsinki Metropolia UAS: https://www.metropolia.fi/en/apply/general-information/manage-your-studies/academic-information/

Profile of the programme

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

Key learning outcomes

The general objectives of the degree are:
1. The development of expertise in relation to current and prospective issues in the music industry and music education.
2. Strengthening the leadership skills of work community development in music schools and the music industry.
3. Implementation of innovative learning and development projects.
4. Supporting the development processes of new and/or specialized professional areas.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

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.

Access to further studies

The degree obtained is Master’s level. The higher education institution offering licentiate/doctoral degrees decides the student’s eligibility for further education.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

According to the degree regulations of Metropolia UAS: https://www.metropolia.fi/en/apply/general-information/manage-your-studies/academic-information/

Graduation requirements

Passed study modules

Mode of study

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.

Level of qualification

Master's Degree (Second Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

Depending on their work experience and interests, the students are able to focus on artistic, pedagogical or administrative studies, or a combination of all these.
The students work in various expert positions and communities, and they have a minimum of two years' relevant work experience before master´s degree studies. The thesis is a development assignment, where the student searches for solutions to challenges in their own work/organization.

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

Optional short-term student mobility can be included in the degree.

Master's Degree Programme in MusicMaster of Culture and Arts, 60 ECTS