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Master Programme in Music Performance, African-American Music

Programme website	http://www.uia.no/en/portals/stud...performance_-_african-american_music (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Erik Gunvaldsen
Telephone	+47 38141921
Email	Erik.Gunvaldsen@uia.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	The Master Programme in Music Performance, African-American Music will give the students knowledge and skills to communicate through music on a high professional level. The students will also develop their professional basis for reflection and creative thinking through the work with their Master thesis. Course contents: Individual performance and Ensemble (45 credits) Master thesis with music performance (60 credits) Scientific Theory and Scientific Methods (15 credits); The master programme makes use of individual guidance and lectures. Most of the time the students will practice on their main instrument and in ensembles. Participation at and organizing different concerts is a compulsory part of the programme. Foreign students may write their master thesis in English. The individual guidance is also given in English.
Application deadline	15 November the previous year
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	Exam from a Bachelor programme in Music Performance (180 credits). Students also need to pass an entrance exam. Foreign students have to prove adequate proficiency in English (normally TOEFL or IELTS test). Written proposal to the subject of the master thesis has to accompany the application.
Tuition	No tuition
Subject area	Music
Degree level	Master
City	Kristiansand, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Application procedures	http://www.uia.no/en/portals/stud...ents/before_arrival/application_form