Degree Structures

The purpose of the Degree Programme in Music Technology is to provide the students with the competence to serve as a music and technology expert in the more demanding tasks of music technology.

Bachelor of music (180 ECTS credits)

Music Technology Major, at least 90 ECTS credits

Technical studies
Studies in creative music and performance, at least 20 ECTS credits
Final project, 6–10 ECTS credits
Maturity test

Secondary studies

History of Music, at least 9 ECTS credits
Music Theory and Solfège

Language studies, 8 ECTS credits

Second official language in Finland
Foreign language

Optional studies, at least 10 ECTS credits

Master of music (150 ECTS credits)

Music Technology Major, at least 100 ECTS credits

Study modules supporting special expertise in music technology
Studies related to the thesis
Studies in creative music or performance (if they are not included in the studies for the Bachelor’s Degree)
Final project, 20–40 ECTS credits
Maturity test

Secondary studies

Music Theory and Solfège (if they are not included in the studies for the Bachelor’s Degree)

Optional studies, at least 30 ECTS credits

For the courses required in the degree programme, see the subject-specific course listing at the end of the guide. Instructions for making a individual study plan can be found on the Sibelius Academy's Intranet site Sonetti or can be obtained from your own department.