Extension Studies in Music Performance

The target group is candidates who already have a Bachelor in Music Performance or equivalent. Language of instruction is Norwegian or English depending on volume of English-speaking students. All components in the study are compulsory.

Goal/ contents:
The student is expected to acquire knowledge, skills and competence that clearly marks an improvement from the Bachelor level. It is intended as a basis for concert performances as a soloist or in an ensemble in a professional setting. Completion of the programme gives access to studies on master’s level either at the University of Stavanger, The Department of Music and Dance, or other similar institutions.

Prerequisite for admission:
Accomplished and passed Bachelor degree (or equivalent education).
Admission is based on the following factors: Complete application form, documentation on previous education and instrumental audition. Please read the admission requirements closely.

Learning environment
The programme is based on a combination of one-to-one tuition and ensemble groups. This will vary in the different subjects chosen. The learning environment is varied and will consist of teaching from your main teacher, ensemble (projects), individual rehearsals and cooperation with Bjergsted Cultural Park partners. There are good possibilities to listen to music and do self studying both at the Music Library on campus and at the Norwegian Institute of Recorded Sound next door. The Bjergsted Cultural Park has an international atmosphere, with a student body of 25% international students.

Subjects
A full-time study year consists of 60 ECTS credits. Every subject in the Extension Studies Programme consists of 30 ECTS credits, where one of them is a compulsory subject (VUA100 - Main instrument). For making a full-time study you combine one of the other subjects with the Main instrument subject.