Vocational and Instrumental Music Teaching

Iceland University of the Arts · Reykjavík, Iceland

MA / M.Mus.Ed. / MTEnglish120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

The Master's in Vocal and Instrumental Education is for those who have a bachelor's degree in music or similar education .

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): ISK 796,000 - 1,100,000 / year (Standard institutional fee; includes ISK 100,000 registration fee)
Tuition (Non-EU students): ISK 796,000 - 1,100,000 / year + Application fee: ISK 5,000
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-04-06
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2026-04-06
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 120
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: Autumn 2027 (August/September)
Intake: Autumn intake (annually). Theatre & Performance: next intake autumn 2028 (apply January 2028).

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Icelandic B2 required for Icelandic-taught programmes (Art Education, Arts and Welfare, Vocational & Instrumental Music Teaching).

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant art/design field. Portfolio required (Fine Art: 5-10 works); entrance interview/assessment part of admission.

Required documents

Transcripts, language certificate (where required), 2 references, motivation letter, CV, portfolio (programme-specific), entrance interview.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-04-06

Non-EU students

2026-04-06

Programme overview

DegreeMA / M.Mus.Ed. / MT
Duration2 years
ECTS120
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryIceland
FacultySchool of Art Education (Kennsluvísindasvið)

Official university

Iceland University of the Arts

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Iceland, over 2 years of study.

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