Good rating for artistic programmes
As part of the quality work at the department, twelve artistic bachelor's and master's programmes at the Academy of Music and Drama have undergone external review during 2023-2024. A total of five assessment groups have taken part in the structure and form of the programmes, including through site visits.
Bachelor programmes in Musical Theatre, Opera and Acting
‘The artistic competence of the teachers is high and most are also artistically active outside the university.’
Master's programmes in Contemporary Performative Arts and Experimental Composition and Creation
‘Both programmes are successfully achieving their goals. Alumni report that they are better equipped to manage their artistic careers after graduation.’
Master's programme in Contemporary Performative Art
‘The programme is relevant to a particular type of student and meets society's need for versatile and adaptable artists, who can cross boundaries and collaborate across disciplines. Society needs artists who have not only technical skill but also emotional depth and social awareness.’
Master's programme in Contemporary Performative Art
‘The study environment is intimate and the proximity to the programme management allows for an open dialogue between students and teachers.’
Bachelor's programmes in Improvisation, Contemporary Traditions in Music and Individual Performance
‘The Academy of Music and Drama's programmes in Improvisation, Individual Performance and World Music/Contemporary Traditions in Music have long held a prominent place among music colleges in Sweden, where they have established themselves as some of the foremost in the Nordic region due to their high artistic level, dedicated and renowned teachers, and a unique degree of priority on students’ individual creativity.’
Bachelor programmes in Improvisation, Contemporary Traditions in Music and Individual Performance
‘The teachers have a great deal of experience as performing musicians and they freelance in parallel with teaching. In this way, students automatically gain an insight into local and national musical life and, in interaction and dialogue with the teachers, they gain empirical knowledge of both music and musical life.’
Bachelor of Music Programme, Individual Performance
‘In the individual musician programme specifically, individual study plans are drawn up in consultation with the students. This is a good solution, which ensures adequate customisation and definitely puts the student's learning at the centre.’
Bachelor's Programme in Classical Music
‘Very high artistic competences of the instrumental teachers.’
‘Students are very satisfied with the instrumental teachers and the individual tuition on the main instrument.’
Bachelor's programme in Composition
‘The programme [...] includes both notated composition and electroacoustic composition (EAM). The broad competence this provides would also be something to emphasise [...].’
Bachelor's programme in Music and Sound Production
‘The breadth of the programme and the competent staff are highly appreciated. Students are satisfied with the educational and inspiring content of the courses. The programme offers good access to studios and technical equipment, giving students practical experience in both analogue and digital environments, including Dolby Atmos/Immersive mixing.’
‘Students find it easy to book time in the premises, which is a prerequisite for deepening their knowledge through practice.’