Program Overview
The Music at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences is a MA 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 Music programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands 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
- Tuition: EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Heerlen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- performing
- performing with the emphasis on research
- or performing with the emphasis on education
- instrumental classical music
- vocal classical music (opera, operetta, solo singing)
- musical theatre (only in Tilburg)
- instrumental jazz / pop / light music
- vocal jazz / pop / light music
- early music (early instrumental music and vocal ensemble music) (only in Tilburg)
- composition classical music
- composition / arranging jazz / pop / light music
- conducting (wind/brass band, symphony orchestra, big band and choral conducting)
- music theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the two-year full-time Master\'s degree programme (120 ECs), you must have a Bachelor\'s degree in Music, or have attained a comparable level by other means, tailored to the requirements of the programme.
Personal Development Plan
Prior to their entrance audition, candidates write a personal development plan, describing their choices concretely. In this first personal development plan, you will outline how you are planning to achieve your final qualifications. The examining board will assess your musical qualities as well as the personal development plan. This will also be assessed on feasibility. The required forms are available at the student administration desk of the institution in question.
Candidates for the location:
- Maastricht (T + 31 (0)43 346 66 80), please upload your personal development plan in Osiris
- Tilburg (T + 31 (0)8850 77744), please e-mail your personal development plan to Tilburg.
Entrance examinations
Entrance examinations are held in April, May and June. The suitability of the candidate will be assessed on the basis of the audition and the personal development plan.
International students must have a linguistic level of English which is at least equal to or comparable with a score of 6.0 in an IELTS test, in order to be admitted to a Master of Music programme
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Zuyd University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Heerlen, Netherlands
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences(Dutch:Zuyd Hogeschool) is aUniversity of Applied Scienceswith campuses inHeerlen,SittardandMaastrichtin the southeasternNetherlands.
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
