MAClassical Singing
| Study location | Hungary, Pécs |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA (Classical Singing - Opera Singer) |
| Course code | Arts |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. 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. Succesful applicants are required to present original documents at the time of their enrolment upon their arrival (passport and original high school diploma OR BA/BSc degree OR MA/MSC degree – depending on the study programme’s requirement). |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, St Lucia, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 72 points (www.ets.org/toefl) / Cambridge ESOL: B2 level (www.cambridgeenglish.org) / TELC: B2 level (www.telc.net/en.html) / ECL: B2 level (www.ecl-test.com/) / Duolingo English Test: 110 points (englishtest.duolingo.com/scores) You do not have to submit an official English test result if one of the following criteria applies to you: English is your native language / You have continued your undergraduate studies in English / You have participated in a preparatory course organised by the University of Pécs or any other Hungarian institute (You have to submit the official transcript of your preparatory studies) |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Video of the applicant performing the following: 5 arias from at least 2 different eras/genres Each recording should be uncut and submitted preferably in the form of a link to a website but uploaded video files are accepted too. - Relevant BA degree in classical singing and Intermediate English Language proficiency certificate; |
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Overview
The students of the Classical Singing MA programme will receive a wide
spectrum of theoretical and practical training during the four semesters of the
programme. Among other courses, the theoretical fields to be covered include
Music History, Folk Music, Contemporary Culture, Analysis, but students also
visit concerts and take part in compositiion practices. The objective of the major
subject (Solo Singing) course is to establish a repertoire for the students,
adequate to their vocal types and also to develop their musical expression skills,
knowledge on styles and recital skills. Several courses also develop a variety of
skills related to acting.
Grading and Examination
The professional comprehensive exam is to verify the theoretical and technical
professional knowledge of the student. It is based on the professional obligatory
studies and consists of the theoretical studies and their application in personal
practical work and designing, and their results in individual experimentation.
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
oral
Entrance exam location:
Electronic
Entrance exam description:
Evaluating general knowledge and language competence by means of interview.
Contact:
Ms Beáta Seres
international coordinator
seres.beata@pte.hu
Programme structure
Number of semesters: 4 semesters
Number of ECTS credits required for degree: 120 credits
Number of contact teaching hours: 1440
The minimum amount of credits to be collected in every semester is 18.
Career opportunities
Opera Singer