Bachelor's Programme in Music Performance - African-American Music

Study programme code BACUTMUR

ECTS credits 180

Admission requirements

High School diploma or High School equivalency exam or relevant work experience.

Students also need to pass an entrance exam.

Recommended previous knowledge To pass the entrance exam the students have to hold very good skills on their main instrument, in music theory, and they have to have a good ear.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes On successful completion of this programme the student should be able to communicate through music on a professional level. Both as a soloist and as an orchestral musician.

Teaching methods

The programme makes use of group seminars and individual guidance, lectures, seminars and workshops.

Compulsory attendance will be required for parts of the courses (see course descriptions).

Participation at different concerts is a compulsory part of the lessons.

Assessment methods Evaluation methods: See course descriptions.

Student exchange A study abroad programme may be included in the 5th or the 6th semester of the programme. Students may spend one semester at a university with which Faculty of Fine Arts has an agreement. Contact Student mobility adviser for further information about current exchange institutions.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies

This programme qualifies for work as a freelance musician, as a band musician or as a musician in an orchestra.

The programme qualifies graduates for the Master`s degree programme in Music performance at the University of Agder.

Qualification awarded Bachelor of Music Performance, African-American Music.

Contact person Erik Gunvaldsen. Erik.Gunvaldsen@uia.no. Phone: +47 38141921.