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Name of the curriculumMusic and Dramatic Art
Speciality codeMS-2021
Program code80147
Curriculum level doctor´s
Language of study estonian or english
Total capacity240 EAP
Mode of studyfull-time study, regular studies
Study programme groupmusic and theatre arts
Additional informationThe study programme is included in the study programme group of Music and Theatre Arts and the studies may be conducted according to Government of the Republic Regulation No. 62 of 11.07.2019 "Standard of Higher Education", appendix 3
Official length of programme4 years, 240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System credits (ECTS)
Curriculum registered08.06.2005
Altering curriculum30.04.2008, 17.11.2010, 14.12.2011, 18.03.2015

Conditions of admission - required prerequisites
magistrikraad (Master's degree) or corresponding qualification

    - special requirements:
       

- entrance examinatsions, tests, include transcripts of previous education with application
Entrance exam in the field of student's specialization

Program goals
The goal of the doctoral program in music and performing arts is to develop artists of high professional standard and provide a framework that supports specialization in a narrower field, by combining creative artistic work with research.

Learning outcomes of program
Upon completing the program and defending the doctoral degree, the student will be able to:
1. Plan and realize creative work of high artistic standard and originality, as well as independently and critically analyze actual and relevant issues related to the field of specialization.
2. Instruct and supervise higher school students both in creative work and in research.
3. Display wide and systematic knowledge of music in general and relevant knowledge about the specialized field in question.
4. Understand the supportive role of research for creative artistic work, and reflect the possibilities and methods of research, as well as develop and adjust them for the given purpose.
5. Act independently in an international study or work environment and participate in creative projects that call for leadership and team skills, innovative thinking and capability to make strategically important decisions.
6. Perceive the impact of one's creative work for society, analyze social norms and relations and respond to them, as well as take action for change if necessary.
7. Present issues related to music or theatre in general, one's field of specialization, and given project, in both written and verbal form, to both an audience of specialists and wider public, and participate in various kinds of discussions, in both native language and a foreign language important for the given field of specialization.
8. Develop international co-operation and compose music or perform, respectively, to an international audience.
9. Detect and address various shortcomings in one's knowledge and skills, and engage in self-training.

The content of study program
The curriculum consists of two components: doctoral project and doctoral courses. Doctoral project in itself consists of two components: doctoral recitals (performance or composition, respectively) and doctoral thesis.
The following modules have to be completed:
A Courses in the area of specialization, 20 ECTS credits
B Elective courses, 20 ECTS credits
C Higher Education Pedagogics, 6 ECTS credits
D Artistic research doctoral project (as described), 180 ECTS credits
E Freely chosen courses, 14 ECTS credits

Status of module


Requirements for graduation; qualification documents - graduation thesis, examinations:
The curriculum will be completed by obtaining the 60 ECTS credits (including Courses in the area of specialization 20 ECTS credits, Elective courses 20 ECTS credits, Higher Education Pedagogics 6 ECTS credits, Freely chosen courses 14 ECTS credits) and defending the artistic research doctoral project 180 ECTS credits.

- final certificate, diploma, qualification certificate:
the Doctor's diploma, Diploma Supplement

- obtained degree:
Filosoofiadoktor (muusika); PhD /Doctor of Philosophy (Music); PhD

Level of qualification: Third cycle higher education, Estonian Qualifications Framework Level 8, European Qualifications Framework Level 8

Academic department: The Centre for Doctoral Studies

Major and minor field of study, specialization
Piano/Harpsichord/Organ/Violin/Viola/Cello/Double Bass/Harp/Classical Guitar/Flute/Oboe/Clarinet/Bassoon/Saxophone/French Horn/Trumpet/Trombone/Tuba/Percussion/Accordion/Kannel/Voice/Folk and Traditional Music/ Choral Conducting/Orchstral Conducting/Accompaniment Class/Chamber Ensemble/Composition/Improvisation/Jazz Music


Access to further study: The doctoral degree is the highest qualification in the Estonian higher education system

Professional status: The right to be employed in a position requiring Doctoral Degree or corresponding qualification