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Bachelor's studies (college) @ Vilniaus kolegija / University of Applied Sciences
15 Jul Application deadline
1 Sep Start date
3 years Study duration full-time
0€ Tuition fee for Eu citizens

Programme overview

Faculty Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Study field Arts
Qualification Professional Bachelor of Arts
Form and duration of studies Full-time studies, 3 years
Credits 180

Career Prospects

The knowledge, skills and artistic experience acquired during the studies provide an opportunity to work in cultural institutions, popular music ensembles, music clubs, as well as to carry out creative and artistic activities independently.

Learning Outcomes

You will be able to:

  • Play music with the main and additional instruments in solo and / or ensemble, to arrange and interpret, to use musical technologies in personal musical activities;
  • Create ideas, experiment, improvise with the chosen instrument / voice in accordance with the requirements of popular music styles and genres, being able to use musical writing and musical listening skills;
  • Apply the principles of self-management, independently and purposefully plan and carry out professional activities in accordance with legal and ethical norms, adapting to changing circumstances and applying self-control skills;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of music, be able to apply it in practice, collect and use relevant information;
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills, shaping self-personality with appropriate self-esteem, understanding physiological and psychological challenges, and the need for personal artistic development.

Programme structure

Full-time studies

1st semester (30 credits)
Subjects Credits Evaluation*
Audiotechnologies and Human Safety 3 E
History of World Music Cultures 3 E
Music Theory and Solfeggio 3 P
Rhythmics 3 P
Main Instrument 6 P
Improvisation 3 P
Keyboards and Additional Instruments 3 P
Ensemble 6 P
2nd semester (30 credits)
Subjects Credits Evaluation *
Professional English / Psychology of Performing Arts (Alternatively optional) 3 E
Evolution of Popular Music Styles 3 P
Music Theory and Solfeggio 3 E
Rhythmics 3 P
Main Instrument 6 P
Improvisation 3 P
Keyboards and Additional Instruments 3 P
Ensemble 6 P
3rd semester (30 credits)
Subjects Credits Evaluation *
Evolution of Popular Music Styles 3 E
Digital Music Technologies 3 P
Rhythmics 3 E
Pop/Jazz Harmony and Arrangement 3 P
Main Instrument 6 P
Improvisation 3 P
Keyboards and Additional Instruments 3 P
Practice of Ensemble Playing 3 P
Concert Practice 3 P
4th semester (30 credits)
Subjects Credits Evaluation *
Professional Communication 3 P
General History of Music 3 P
Pop/Jazz Harmony and Arrangement 3 P
Main Instrument 6 P
Improvisation 3 P
Keyboards and Additional Instruments 3 P
Practice of Ensemble Playing 3 P
Concert Practice 3 P
Optional Subjects 3 P
5th semester (30 credits)
Subjects Credits Evaluation *
General History of Music 3 E
Pop/Jazz Harmony and Arrangement 3 P
Main Instrument 6 P
Keyboards and Additional Instruments 3 P
Performers Career 3 P
Practice of Ensemble Playing 3 P
Concert Practice 6 P
Optional Subjects 3 P
6th semester (30 credits)
Subjects Credits Evaluation *
Self-Management in Music 3 E
Copyright and Neighboring Rights 3 E
Keyboards and Additional Instruments 3 P
Concert Practice 6 P
Recording Practice 3 P
Final Project 9 P
Optional Subjects 3 P

Optional subjects are freely selectable subjects from the list of predefined subjects.

* E – exam, P – project

Admission Requirements

1. A secondary education or a corresponding qualification

Note. It is necessary to apply for recognition of your secondary education qualifications through the Electronic Recognition Area (EPE), accessible at https://epe.skvc.lt . Please note that the applications for recognition are reviewed within one calendar month.

2. English language requirements:

  • CEFR B1 level,
  • IELTS overall score 5,
  • TOELF overall score 45.

Note. IELTS or TEOLF test score is valid 2 years only and older tests are not accepted.

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