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| Name of the curriculum | Music and Dramatic Art |
| Speciality code | MS-2021 |
| Program code | 80147 |
| Curriculum level | doctor´s |
| Language of study | estonian or english |
| Total capacity | 240 EAP |
| Mode of study | full-time study, regular studies |
| Study programme group | music and theatre arts |
| Additional information | The 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 programme | 4 years, 240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System credits (ECTS) |
| Curriculum registered | 08.06.2005 |
| Altering curriculum | 30.04.2008, 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 |