Folk Music, Master of Music

Folk Music, Master of Music is a Masters program taught at University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland. Intake: Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years 6 months) options.

The Master of Music in Folk Music at the University of the Arts Helsinki centres on three orientation options: creative musicianship, pedagogy or research. Students choose one of these paths and work with a personally tailored study plan, individual guidance and close relationships with teachers.

The pedagogical orientation covers the educational, societal and communal dimensions of pedagogy, with courses in folk music pedagogy, teacher training in different environments, pedagogical-artistic studies, educational philosophy, equality, social justice and cultural diversity. The research orientation includes music history, philosophy and research methods, with the thesis project as a Master’s thesis and preparation for doctoral studies. The artistic orientation focuses on instrument studies, group playing and singing, improvisation, composition and arrangement, traditional music and creating new music for different contexts.

The University of the Arts Helsinki says graduates can work in a range of music roles and in expert, developer and multi-artistic positions. The programme is designed for students who want to specialise in creative musicianship, pedagogy or research.

The minimum requirements for admission in Folk Music, Master of Music at University of the Arts Helsinki for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of the Arts Helsinki.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of the Arts Helsinki as pre-requiste for admission in Folk Music, Master of Music.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000000839

• musician
• composer
• pedagogue
• researcher
• community musician
• entrepreneur
• expert
• developer

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.