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Master's Programme in Chamber Music

Education level CreditsSecond cycle 120 credits

Time2 years full time

Study locationVästerås

The chamber music is designed and led by several of the country's leading musicians and educators, all of whom have extensive national and international experience as well as a wide professional network in their field.

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Credits

120 credits

Education level

Second cycle

Study pace

full time

Study location

Västerås

Start

2025-09-01

Length

2 years

Teaching form

Normal teaching

Tutoring language

Swedish

Application code

MDU-41910

Selection

Admission test

Specific requirements

A completed Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to 180 credits, and passed entrance examination. A TOEFL test result, minimum score 575 with a TWE score of at least 4.5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT) or an IELTS test result with an overall band score of minimum 6.5 and no band score below 5.5 or equivalent is required.

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The programme

The essence of chamber music is collaboration and responsibility. The programme places a strong emphasis on personal responsibility and demands an independence musically and practically - i.e. planning and meeting deadlines.

The programme consists of different modules in combination with artistic performances to ensure competence and progression not only in instrumental technique, musical expression and ensemble playing but also in issues of artistic research, artistic and academic writing, entrepreneurship, work-life orientation, business/judicial matters and gender equality.

Teachers with international experience

Throughout the programme you will be taught by an esteemed faculty of teachers and guest lecturers from the Swedish and international musical scene.

Around fifty performances every year

The Academy of Music and Opera produces about 50 concerts and performances per academic year, where you are given several opportunities to perform in front of audiences on different stages, in different instrument constellations and with repertoire from different stylistic periods. Some examples of venues are the Västmanland Theatre with 400 seats and orchestra pit, Västerås Concert Hall with 912 seats and top-level acoustics, the Hall of State (Rikssalen) at Västerås Castle and Västerås Cathedral with 1100 seats.

Specially adapted premises at Västerås Slott

The Academy of Music and Opera’s premises are located in the historic Västerås Castle, with rehearsal rooms that are specially adapted for music and extended hours access for students.

Choices within the programme

For students admitted to the Degree of Master of Fine Arts in Western Classical Music and Opera - specialising in chamber music, compulsory studies apply according to the programme syllabus and the schedule. To be admitted to courses within the programme, the student must meet the specific entry requirements that are provided. The specific entry requirements are set out in the respective course syllabus.

Degree

The degree programme is structured so that studies lead to a:

Degree of Master of Fine Arts (120 credits) in Chamber Music

If you as a student choose not to complete a particular course, the elections made may affect the possibilities to meet the degree requirements. For more information about degrees and degree requirements, please refer to the local System of Qualifications published on the University's website.

Entrance examination

Information and assessment of admission tests

Jobs and the future

As an instrumentalist, you will have a creative and varied profession in ensembles, orchestras, opera houses or as a freelance musician.

Programme structure and content

Here you can see how the program’s content is divided into different subjects and which courses you will take each year of the program. If you study full-time, you will take 30 credits (hp) per semester. Some courses within a program may be mandatory, while others may be elective.

This is a preliminary content of the program. Courses and subjects may be subject to change.