- Credits:
- 180, programme, bachelor's level
- Length of Study:
- 3 years
- Study Pace:
- 100%
- Location:
- Piteå
Bachelor Programme in Music
180 credits, programme, bachelor's level, KKMUG
The Bachelor of Music programme focuses on developing your skills and musicianship. You will also enjoy performance opportunities in our fine concert venues and high-quality studios, providing important experience for your professional life or further studies.
The programme is intended for students who meet the general entry requirements (graduation certificate from upper-secondary school) and have significant prior musical experience. We offer an excellent artistic and academic environment, good rehearsal facilities, state-of-the-art recording equipment and a world-class concert hall. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree qualifies you for further studies at the Master's level (60 credit or 120 credit programme) or a supplementary teacher education programme.
The programme, which comprises three years of full-time studies, offers the following specialisations: Jazz Musician, Classical Musician, Composition, Music Production and Songwriting, Rock Musician, Studio Musician, and Church Musician. All of the specialisations are taught in Swedish. The Classical Musician, Composition, and Church Musician specialisations are taught in English and Swedish. A large part of the programme content is devoted to the specialisation you have chosen. An opportunity for exchange studies is available during the second last semester of the programme.
The third year of study includes an artistic research project with musical and written components.
By collaborating with students from other programmes and specialisations, you can initiate your own projects. You can also apply to join the school's chamber choir, which presents high quality productions nationally and internationally.
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LTU-80019
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Bachelor Programme in Music - Classical Musician
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-80019
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:10
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language, equivalent to English 6, + passed audition. The audition includes both a playing/singing component on the applicant´s primary instrument/voice as well as a music theory exam. At the audition the candidate´s musicality, technique, interpretation, creative process, and music theory skills are evaluated.
Selection:The selection procedure is based on application tests.
Applicants are placed in different selection groups depending on instrument.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
LTU-80020
Open for late application!
Bachelor Programme in Music - Composition
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-80020
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:6
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language, equivalent to English 6, + passed audition. The audition takes place in two rounds. Applicants who pass the first round advance to the second round.
Part 1: Composition samples (scores and recordings)
Part 2: Music theory exam, score listening test, epoch/genre test, arranging/instrumentation.
At the audition the candidate´s musicality, technique, interpretation, creative process, and music theory skills are evaluated.
Selection:The selection procedure is based on application tests.
Applicants are placed in different selection groups depending on instrument.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
LTU-80982
Open for late application!
Bachelor Programme in Music - Church Music
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-80982
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:6
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language, equivalent to English 6, + passed audition. The audition includes organ/piano playing, conducting, and singing components as well as a music theory exam. At the audition the candidate´s musicality, technique, interpretation, creative process, and music theory skills are evaluated.
Selection:The selection procedure is based on application tests.
Applicants are placed in different selection groups depending on instrument.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
Programme overview
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180 credits, programme, bachelor's level, KKMUG
The Bachelor of Music programme focuses on developing your skills and musicianship. You will also enjoy performance opportunities in our fine concert venues and high-quality studios, providing important experience for your professional life or further studies.
The programme is intended for students who meet the general entry requirements (graduation certificate from upper-secondary school) and have significant prior musical experience. We offer an excellent artistic and academic environment, good rehearsal facilities, state-of-the-art recording equipment and a world-class concert hall. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree qualifies you for further studies at the Master's level (60 credit or 120 credit programme) or a supplementary teacher education programme.
The programme, which comprises three years of full-time studies, offers the following specialisations: Jazz Musician, Classical Musician, Composition, Music Production and Songwriting, Rock Musician, Studio Musician, and Church Musician. All of the specialisations are taught in Swedish. The Classical Musician, Composition, and Church Musician specialisations are taught in English and Swedish. A large part of the programme content is devoted to the specialisation you have chosen. An opportunity for exchange studies is available during the second last semester of the programme.
The third year of study includes an artistic research project with musical and written components.
By collaborating with students from other programmes and specialisations, you can initiate your own projects. You can also apply to join the school's chamber choir, which presents high quality productions nationally and internationally.
Specialisations
Programme overview
Select Specialisation
Sign up for the programme
LTU-80019
Open for late application!
Bachelor Programme in Music - Classical Musician
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-80019
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:10
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language, equivalent to English 6, + passed audition. The audition includes both a playing/singing component on the applicant´s primary instrument/voice as well as a music theory exam. At the audition the candidate´s musicality, technique, interpretation, creative process, and music theory skills are evaluated.
Selection:The selection procedure is based on application tests.
Applicants are placed in different selection groups depending on instrument.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
LTU-80020
Open for late application!
Bachelor Programme in Music - Composition
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-80020
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:6
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language, equivalent to English 6, + passed audition. The audition takes place in two rounds. Applicants who pass the first round advance to the second round.
Part 1: Composition samples (scores and recordings)
Part 2: Music theory exam, score listening test, epoch/genre test, arranging/instrumentation.
At the audition the candidate´s musicality, technique, interpretation, creative process, and music theory skills are evaluated.
Selection:The selection procedure is based on application tests.
Applicants are placed in different selection groups depending on instrument.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
LTU-80982
Open for late application!
Bachelor Programme in Music - Church Music
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-80982
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:6
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language, equivalent to English 6, + passed audition. The audition includes organ/piano playing, conducting, and singing components as well as a music theory exam. At the audition the candidate´s musicality, technique, interpretation, creative process, and music theory skills are evaluated.
Selection:The selection procedure is based on application tests.
Applicants are placed in different selection groups depending on instrument.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
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How to apply
We welcome international applicants to the Church Musician, Classical instrument/song, and Composition specialisations.
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