Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music
- Degree
- Bachelor of Culture and Arts
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Culture and Arts
- Credits
- 240 ects
Qualification Awarded and the Level of Qualification
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Music Pedagogy
Contact Information
Head of Competence Area, Music Timo Salo, +358 50 441 3243
Degree Coordinator, Senior Lecturer Markus Yli-Jokipii +358 50 311 9589
Study Councellor Susanna Vainio susanna.s.vainio(at)tuni.fi p. 0504650668
E-mail addresses: First name.Last name@tuni.fi
Special Admission Requirements
Eligibility to apply for Bachelor’s degree programmes in UAS depends on having completed at least one of the following:
- the Finnish general upper secondary school syllabus and/or the matriculation examination;
- an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma;
- a European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma;
- Reifeprüfung (RP) Diploma;
- a Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification with a scope of 120 credit units or 180 credit points, or a comparable previous Finnish vocational qualification with a minimum scope of 80 credit units;
- a Finnish post-secondary or higher vocational level diploma;
- a Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification or a further or specialist vocational qualification as a competence-based qualification, or a comparable previous qualification; or
- foreign qualification that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the awarding country
You can apply to education during application period 2 in spring.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students of Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) may propose credit transfer based on their prior studies and competence.
Credit transfer for studies means that the student can transfer prior higher education studies to the studied degree if they meet the competence objectives of the degree programme. Any studies completed in other higher education institutions can be included in the elective studies.
Credit transfer for competence means that the student may propose competence tests to demonstrate his/her prior competence acquired through e.g. work experience, on-the-job training, courses, or hobbies. The student has to contact the teacher of the course who decides how the prior competence is identified and recognised.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Opetussuunnitelman mukaisten opintojen suorittaminen ja niitä vastaavan osaamistavoitteiden saavuttaminen.
Lisätietoja: TAMKin tutkintosääntö ja ammattikorkeakoululaki.
TAMKin tutkintosääntö
Ammattikorkeakoululaki ja asetus ammattikorkeakouluista
Profile of the Programme
Completion of curriculum studies and achievement of related competence objectives.
Further information:
TAMK Degree Regulations
Key Learning Outcomes
The main focus of the programme lies on the classical music of the western world. However, popular music is also covered, as some students will be entering careers requiring knowledge of a wide range of musical genres.
The key artistic competence gained from this programme is musical expression, which includes playing a musical instrument, performing in ensembles, composing, music theory, and the history of music. In addition to these key competences, the degree programme in Music produces skills in pedagogy and music technology.
Other areas covered are music pedagogy, musicians' physical and psychological well-being, learning skills, communication skills, entrepreneurship for professional musicians, skills in working with others, innovation skills, international competence, and ethics.
Students will develop their skills from year to year according to the following scheme:
Year 1: Basic studies; orientation to professional studies
Year 2: Establishing the foundations of professional competence
Year 3: Developing a professional profile; advanced studies
Year 4: Establishing an individual professional identity and ability to research and further develop professional skills
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
Graduates can work with learners of all ages as teachers, trainers and facilitators in institutions providing basic education in music, such as music and art institutes and colleges of art and culture. A graduate may also work in the general education sector, the vocational secondary education sector, the non-vocational adult education sector, or as a self-employed entrepreneur.
Music Pedagogy graduates typically work as conductors of choirs, or as teachers of singing, playing a musical instrument, or music theory. Students usually specialise in one of these areas, but those specialising in the pedogogy of music theory can choose to include teaching an instrument in their personal study programme. The Music Pedagogy study path also prepares students to work as professional musicians or composers in a wide range of roles.
Access to Further Studies
Kahden vuoden vuoden työelämäjakson jälkeen tutkinnon suorittaneilla on mahdollisuus hakea soveltuviin ylempään AMK-tutkintoon johtaviin koulutuksiin. Tutkinto antaa hakukelpoisuuden myös soveltuviin yliopiston maisteriohjelmiin.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Assessment of study performances is based on TAMK’s assessment criteria
The detailed assessment criteria can be found in course implementation plans. The teaching and assessment methods are agreed on with students at the beginning of each course.
TAMK Degree Regulations
Graduation Requirements
Completion of studies and achievement of competence objectives in the extent set by the curriculum.
Mode of Study
he teaching methodology of the Degree Programme in Music emphasises practical work and individual cultivation of professional skills based on solid theoretical knowledge. Some courses are taught on a one-to-one basis and others are group-based. The group-based methodology takes different forms: working in small groups, lecture-style teaching for large groups, and learning by performing in musical ensembles of different kinds, from trios to symphony orchestras.
Cultivating musical skills calls for long-term application on the part of the student. Teaching must therefore be arranged at regular, widely spaced intervals, in order to allow sufficient time for the independent practice necessary for the skills to develop. Studies of this nature are built up from a number of themes, each lasting several years. These studies are organised in periods of one academic year. There is also a place in the programme for topics suitable for intensive study over a short time; studies of this kind are run within single study periods. In addition, students participate in productions and projects, and undertake periods of practical training; these activities involve active engagement with working life and are an essential part of the learning process. Students also undertake project studies with a total credit value of 30 cr; these studies are incorporated into the student’s study schedule alongside other on-going studies at different times throughout the programme
Development of the Programme
The Ministry of Education and Culture’ definitions of policy and TAMK’s strategy have been considered in the curriculum.
Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music Pedagogue
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Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music Pedagogue
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Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music Pedagogue
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Degree Program in Music, Music Pedagogy
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Degree Program in Music, Music Pedagogy
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Degree Program in Music, Music Pedagogy
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Degree Program in Music, Music Pedagogy
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