Music Karlstad University

Overview

The Master’s Programme in Music is aimed at students seeking a professional and solid foundation for future careers as professional musicians in various artistic contexts. The programme is designed around a professional perspective with a basis in a high artistic level.

At Ingesund Music School, part of Karlstad University, we offer a calm, scenic environment with considerable access to practice rooms, as well as plenty of recording opportunities. 

In close collaboration with our three professors of voice, piano and string instruments, you will have great opportunities to develop as a musician, gain deeper artistic knowledge and specialise your craft and your profile. 

You will also have the opportunity to play in both large and small ensembles such as string orchestras, symphonic orchestras, brass orchestras, vocal ensembles and choirs. Together, we build up your personal brand and profile as an international performer.

The master’s programme in music prepares you for the possibility of, after completing the programme, applying for postgraduate studies in the subject of musical performance.

Programme Outcomes

For programme completion, students must meet the national requirements for a Master’s Degree as well as the specific local programme requirements. 

• Knowledge and understanding

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in areas of the field as well as specialised insight into current research and development work

• Competence and skills

Demonstrate the ability to formulate new issues autonomously and creatively and contribute to the formation of knowledge, solve more advanced problems, develop new forms of personal expression as well as to reflect critically on his or her artistic approach and that of others in the main field of study

• Judgement and approach

Demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant artistic, social and ethical issues,