Semester start for Popular Music, master's programme
Semester start for Popular Music, master's programme
We look forward to seeing you! Discover what awaits you as a new student.
Welcome as a new student
Congratulations on receiving a study place at the master's programme in Popular music at the Faculty of Fine Arts!
We have compiled important information regarding the start of your study programme below.
Welcome to UiA and Campus Kristiansand!
Find more details about the study programme:
- torun.eriksen@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 13 59
- lars.bogen@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 22 85
- pia.goul@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 24 12
Important information about the programme
Equipment needs
The Faculty of Fine Arts recommends that all students bring their own equipment where possible.
All students must bring their own computer or Mac with the necessary software used in the programme. Good quality headphones are important.
Recommended equipment
We recommend that you as a student;
- have a laptop that can run modern music software
- have headphones adapted to music production and live performance
- have one or more midi controllers
- have an external sound card
- have cables to connect your own sound card to a sound mixer
Orientation programme 7 August 2026
Welcome programme for all new international students starting their studies at UiA.
- Time: 7 August, 10:00 - 15:00
- Location: Campus Kristiansand, B1 018
Opening ceremony 10 August 2026
Welcome to the formal opening of the academic year on the lawn at Campus Kristiansand, Monday 10 August 2026!
Mandatory session
- Monday 31st of august 2026 kl 10:30
Location:Campus Kristiansand - G1018
This is where you will meet your fellow students and lecturer/ student adviser. There is no teaching on this day, but rather an introductory session where we get to know each other and learn what to expect for the semester ahead.
Attendance is mandatory.
Wednesday 19th of August
BBQ party for all first-year students at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Staff at the faculty will be grilling hotdogs, and you'll get to meet your fellow students and teachers. Where: Outside the staff canteen (opposite the entrance to the K building), at3–5 PM. No charge :)
New student at UiA
Useful information for new students
Guidance and courses
We provide a wide range of courses, digital guides/courses, and personal guidance.
- Academic support and career guidance
- Essential systems and software
- University Library: literature searches, academic writing, proper source citation, and more
Welcome to Kristiansand!
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