Nordic Master in Folk Music (NoFo), Master of Music (2.5 yr)
University of the Arts Helsinki · Helsinki, Finland
About the programme
Applications to Nordic Master in Folk Music (NoFo) programme are accepted only every other year. Why study here? Nordic master in folk music (NoFo) is an international master’s programme arranged as a collaboration between four higher education institutions. Together with your fellow students, you will form a tight-knit ensemble that performs regularly during the course of the studies.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- University of the Arts Helsinki (University)
- Location
- Helsinki
- Language of instruction
- English
- Standard duration
- 2 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
About Music Performance & Composition
Playing, composing and understanding music, from classical to jazz and contemporary.
Where it leads
Musician · Composer · Music teacher · Conductor · Session musician
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