Master's Degree Programme in Music and Science
Our two-year interdisciplinary graduate programme, led by a world-class team of music cognition, psychology, and therapy researchers, equips you with strong research skills and proficiency in cutting-edge technologies available at our state-of-the-art facilities.
Courses encompass a wide range of Music and Science topics, exploring theoretical frameworks, contemporary research methods, and practical applications. You'll delve into music research focusing on emotions, embodiment, creativity, and music therapy, gaining insight into cognitive, psychological and societal aspects of music’s role in contemporary life, while mastering qualitative and quantitative research methods. These practical, transferable skills culminate in preparing you for writing your Master’s thesis. Graduates of Music and Science are well-prepared for exciting careers in the broader music, arts, and culture sector, and the programme also paves the way for further doctoral studies.
Programme info
Applications for master's degree programmes can be submitted once a year in January.
The Masters of Arts in Music and Science is a 120 ECTS credit programme requiring 2 years of full-time study. The programme blends comprehensive research with opportunities for practical experience in the professional world.
Organized by the Department of Music, Art, and Culture Studies, this programme is part of a large, international, and multidisciplinary unit. It's closely affiliated with the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body, and Brain, which explores music's multifaceted role in human experiences across the lifespan and in health and disease. The programme is also appropriate to students with practical training as music therapists, who would like to develop competence in research methodologies.
Student profile
We accept applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including musicology, music education, arts and culture, information technology, or health and well-being.
As a Music and Science student, you will meet and network with students from different countries, disciplines and backgrounds. This is facilitated by our bilingual approach to teaching, combining English and Finnish languages.
Through group or pair work, discussions, presentations, and independent work in a multilingual environment, we enable our students to develop various sets of skills needed for professional life.
Career opportunities for MuSci graduates
By the end of your studies, you will have earned strong skills in reading, assessing and producing research. Additionally, with our state of the art facilities, you will have developed a unique set of practical skills in technologies such as optical motion capture, EEG and digital audio.
Our alumni go on to work in a range of research, technical, administrative and other senior positions in the music and cultural sectors. Typical employers include festivals, music schools, universities and research units, music libraries, orchestras, organizations, music industry and media. Many of our alumni have gone on to doctoral training, leading to exciting careers in academia.
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If you have questions concerning the admission process, please contact JYU Admission Services: admissions@jyu.fi
About tuition fees and the scholarship programme for students liable to pay tuition fees, please contact the International Office: degree-students@jyu.fi
