Study location	Hungary, Szeged
Academic field	Music and performing arts (ISCED 0215)
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	Hungarian
Awards	MA
Course code	Arts

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher) BA diploma – sikeres felvételi vizsga – B2 szintű angol nyelvtudást bizonyító TOEFL, IELTS vagy ezzel egyenértékű bizonyítvány – magyar nyelv ismerete The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English B2-es szintű angol nyelvtudást bizonyító TOEFL, IELTS vagy ezzel egyenértékű bizonyítvány

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A relevant portfolio is required.

More information	music.u-szeged.hu

Overview

Program description:
This MA programme is designed to provide students with a wide knowledge of playing musical instruments. Basic theoretical subjects such as literature, prosody, history of art, stylistics, music history, folk music, composition theory, concert visiting, composition practice and analysis are introduced to students. Applied subjects such as chamber music and choir practice are also provided during the programme in addition to other fields, depending on the specialisation. Rigorous coursework develops abilities of playing musical instruments solo, in an orchestra or chamber group. Graduates of the Béla Bartók Faculty of Arts choose their careers in orchestras, in chamber groups, or as solo artist.

Entrance exam description – Demo recording:
• 1 complete baroque Suite or Sonata (instead of a Suite, a complete opus is possible, e.g. Bach BWV 998), or (fast and slow) 2 movements of a baroque Suite/Sonata + a long renaissance fantasia (John Dowland, F. da Milano etc.)
• 1 complete concerto, or a complete 19th or 20th century sonata (a 20th century piece may be a Sonatine with three movements)
• 1 concert etude
• 1 performance piece freely chosen, but differing in style from the previous pieces
All pieces must be performed from memory.