Further education at the academy


As the only Danish academy, the Royal Academy of Music offers eight further educational courses, each giving a comprehensive education. The courses are offered in accordance with the Executive Order on Diploma and Master courses under the Ministry of Culture (no. 1089 of 16th of November 2005). The courses are all subject to payment. 

Application

Apply online via www.musikuddannelser.dk

Application deadlines are as follows:

1st of December: 

  • Diploma and Master Course in Church Music
  • Master in Electronic Music
  • Master in classical Eartraining

7th of February:

  • Diploma Course in Music Management
  • Diploma Course in Rhythmic Music and Movement

21th of March:

  • Diploma and Master Course in Choir conducting

Eight strong offers

Four Diploma courses and four Master programmes are offered. Read more about each course via the left hand menu.


The eight courses are meant as a contribution to match different parts of the needs of the music world:

• For the music world:
Diploma Course in Music Management

• For the school and pedagogy area:
Diploma Course in Rhythmic Music and Movement

• For the school and pedagogy area:
Diploma Course in Rhythmic Choir Conducting

• For organ players, etc.:
Diploma Course in Church Music

• For the school and pedagogy area:
Master in Rhythmic Choir Conducting

• For teachers of the 0-6 year olds:
Master in Early Childhood Music (is not offered in 2012/13)

• For musicians with an interest in and knowledge of electronic music:
Master in Electronic Music

• For organ players who want to upgrade their education:
Master in Church Music

Furthermore, a brand new Diploma Course and Master in Rhythmic Church Music will be offered soon. Read more here.

Admission requirements

For all courses, a minimum of two years of relevant working experience is required. 

Self-payment

Price for tuition and examination (self-payment) as of 1st of January 2011:
A total Diploma course will cost DKK 45,200 in self-payment, excluding teaching materials.
A total Master course will cost DKK 50,800, excluding teaching materials. Special rules for unemployed and rehabilitees.

General information about payment for tuition

The payment covers one course of tuition and up to three exam attempts. Payment will be per semester. Tuition fee must be prepaid before the beginning of the programme / semester, i.e. 31st of July and 31st of December. If payment is not received in time, a reminder will be sent in week 32 or week 2 respectively. Payment is a prerequisite for the student to begin at the programme/semester. The Academy reserves the right to change the price.

Expenses not included in the self-payment

Individual parts of the programme may be held as projects not included by the self-payment, e.g. in connection with study trips and such. Expenses for tuition materials are not included in the self-payment. Depending in the type of programme, extra expenses of approximately DKK 2-3,000 may be expected . Furthermore, expenses for accommodation and transport in connection with possible traineeship may be expected.

Refund of payment

Refund of payment may take place in connection with written notification of withdrawal for the course. The notification must be submitted no later than 15th of September/15th of February.

Reservation for start-up of programme

The programme is offered on the assumption of a sufficient number of students.
Reservation is made for typing errors.

Page last updated 16th of January 2013