Master's Degree Music & Performing Arts Full Time

MA Music Performance Jazz and World Music 21216

at ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts · Switzerland

Duration

4 semesters

Intake

Autumn semester

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The MA Music Performance, Jazz and World Music at ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts prepares students for a career as an ensemble player or soloist. Students work within a major subject area, with the option to choose one or two minors, or to select open courses to form an Individual Area of Study (ISB). The programme offers flexible curricula with more than 150 elective courses and includes personalized study advice.

Teaching language is German / English. The standard period of study is 4 semesters, with coursework listed as 90 / 120 credits for the MA Music Performance, Jazz and World Music programme. Students can also take ISB courses, which are cross-disciplinary and have special admissions requirements, with a limited number of places. Jazz and Pop students perform in projects and formations through the Mehrspur stage and related public events.

Career outcomes

Ensemble player
Soloist

How this course compares

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts is #36 in Switzerland on research impact (14,275 citations).
It lists 13 Music & Performing Arts courses in total, 12 of them at master's level.
Most master's Music & Performing Arts courses in Switzerland take 4 semesters; this one does too.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the MA Music Performance Jazz and World Music 21216 at ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts?

It takes 4 semesters, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in Autumn semester.

Is ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts a good university for Music & Performing Arts?

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts is #36 in Switzerland on research impact (14,275 citations).

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