Continuing Studies

In need of professional input or want to expand your skills?

Continuing Studies Admissions

Application deadline: 15 April
Søknadsweb opens for applications from 15 March.
You can choose between studies of 15 to 60 ECTS.
You can study full-time or part-time.
The duration of the studies is one or two academic years.
All programmes are based on a minimum of two years music education (120 ECTS) or other approved education with the exception of Kirkemusikk I and Pianostemmer høgskolekandidat.

Programmes of study

Continuing Studies Applied Music Theory
Music theory, history of music and aural skills form the basis of everything we do at the Norwegian Academy of Music. We are looking for you if your fingers itch to dig down into musical notation to understand why the notes were written exactly as they were.

Part-time, 1 yr.
Continuing Studies Children’s Choir Conducting
The NMH is the only institute in Norway that offers a specialisation in children’s choir conducting. You and your choir are welcome to join us on the journey!

Session-based teaching, 1 yr.
Continuing Studies Ensemble Conducting I
Brass bands, choirs, orchestras or musical leadership? You will learn about instruments, techniques, leadership and everything a conductor needs to know.

Part-time, 1 yr.
Continuing Studies The Musical Qualities of the Church Services
How can liturgists and church musicians collaborate in shaping a cohesive church service?

Session-based teaching, 1 yr.
Continuing Studies Jazz Composition
Do you wish to advance your artistic expression and knowledge of composition for large jazz ensembles?

Session-based teaching, 1 yr.
Continuing Studies Composition
This programme enables you to perform a variety of tasks as a composer and arranger. Individual work will help you to develop your own style and advance your artistic level.

Part-time, 1 yr.
Continuing Studies Art and Culture Management
Regardless of whether you already work with arts and culture, or are dreaming of doing so – studying Arts and Culture Management at the Norwegian Academy of Music will give you the opportunity to meet the people you will be in charge of managing on a daily basis.

Part-time, 1 yr.
Continuing Studies Cultural Entrepreneurship
Do you have plans for the future? We can help you to put your plans into action.

Session-based teaching, 1 yr.
Continuing Studies Live Electronics: Music Technology for Performers
This programme is already well established and is becoming more relevant every day. With Live Electronics you can bring the sound of your instrument into a whole new world.

Part-time, 1 yr.
Continuing Studies Music and Health
Music can be used as therapy and in care situations. As a student in this programme, you might carry out your practical placement in a prison, a reception centre for asylum seekers or a hospital.

Full-time/Part-time, 1 yr. / 2 yr.