Program Overview
The Popular Music at University of Agder is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Popular Music programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Kristiansand, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Popular Music programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Popular Music Performance
- Electronic Music
- World Music
- Music Management
- Popular Music Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The prerequisite to Music Performance and World Music is a completed BA degree in Music Performance, or equivalent degree which contains a minimum of 80 ECTS in Music Performance.\xc2\xa0
- In Electronic Music the prerequisite are the same, but also BA in Music Technology can be accepted.\xc2\xa0
- In Music Management the prerequisite for the admission to the MA is a completed BA degree in Music Performance, or equivalent degree which contains a minimum of 80 ECTS in Music Performance, a BA in Business Administration, or another relevant BA within the field of Culture/Music/Arts studies (Ask the faculty for further information).\xc2\xa0
- The prerequisite for admission to the MA program in Popular Music Studies is a completed BA degree in music performance or equivalent degree which contains a minimum of 80 ECTS in Music Performance or a BA in Musicology.
Applicants to Music Performance, World Music and Electronic Music also need to pass an entrance exam.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Agder
University of Agder
Kristiansand, Norway
The University of Agder, formerly known as Agder College and Agder University College, is a public university with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad, Norway. The institution was established as...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months