Bachelor Programme in Musical Interpretation, Specialisation in Music Production and Songwriting, 180 credits

Start term: Autumn 2027 (upcoming)

Are you interested in songwriting or music production? This programme gives you both. In well-equipped studios, you will have every opportunity to explore your artistic freedom and musical creativity. This is where the music of tomorrow is written and produced.

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Specific entry requirements

General entry requirements and a passed proficiency test assessing musical knowledge and skills

Tuition fees

EU citizens

If you have citizenship in a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are NOT required to pay application or tuition fees.

Non - EU citizens

Tuition fee, first instalment: 149486 SEK

Total fee: 896916 SEK

This specialisation forms part of the Bachelor Programme in Musical Interpretation which also includes the specialisations Composition, Jazz and Pop, and Chamber Music.

The Music Production and Songwriting specialisation places equal emphasis on songwriting and arranging, and audio engineering and production. These elements are studied in parallel through a number of projects that provide substantial scope for your own artistic expression and genre affiliation. The focus is on strengthening each student's skills based on their unique abilities and stylistic orientation. Teaching is delivered through seminars, laboratory sessions, group work, individual supervision, industry placements and collaboration with the music industry. Most of the musical material you will work with is created by yourself, but you will also engage in co-writing, produce guest bands and their songs, write music for film, undertake placements within industry companies and more. The School of Music, Theatre ande Art’s studio facilities are available to you around the clock. Studies in entrepreneurship prepare you for the realities you will encounter as a professional songwriter and producer.

At the end of the programme, you will complete an Independent Degree Project with an associated music production component worth 15 Credits. Upon completion of your studies, you will be awarded a Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Interpretation.

You will have attained a high artistic level and be prepared to work as a songwriter and music producer, as well as an entrepreneur within the Swedish and international music industry, with a strong understanding of both your own opportunities and those of the industry.

Programme syllabus Bachelor Programme in Musical Interpretation, Specialisation in Music Production and Songwriting, 180 credits

Our programmes are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Throughout your studies, you will gain the knowledge and tools you need to actively contribute to addressing global challenges and be part of the solution. Read more about how sustainable development is integrated into the programme in the Frequently Asked Questions below.

The specialisation offers one of the strongest options available for industry-oriented music production education within an artistic higher education environment. It brings together two professional disciplines within the industry: songwriting and arranging, and audio engineering and production. These components are given equal emphasis and are integrated through a variety of projects. The projects provide substantial scope for individual artistic expression, both in terms of genre and working methods.

Teaching is delivered through seminars, group work, individual supervision, industry placements, collaboration with the music industry and more.

Songwriting and Arranging
Areas covered include toplining, track making, lyric writing, groove writing, harmony, musical form, and arranging for string and wind ensembles.

Production and Audio Engineering
Areas covered include mixing techniques, mastering, microphone techniques and signal flow in mixing consoles, effects processing, editing and production techniques. We provide instruction in both classic analogue equipment and the latest digital technologies.

Artistic Entrepreneurship
Areas covered include entrepreneurial approaches, goal-oriented management, the organisation of the music industry, law, economics, industry placements, self-employment, marketing, presentation techniques, innovation and creative idea development in relation to commercialisation, professional sustainability and entrepreneurship, as well as developing a personal profile with an individual action plan for your professional activities. Seminars are combined with group work, individual supervision and visits from guest lecturers.

The studio environment offers both analogue classics and modern hardware and software. The facilities consist of four control rooms and four studio rooms that can be configured according to need. In addition, there are eight editing rooms, and all studio facilities are available to students around the clock throughout the academic year. A range of instruments is available, including drum kits, upright pianos, grand pianos, guitars, basses, amplifiers, synthesizers and other electronic instruments.

In the studio, you will independently carry out your own productions, but the facilities are also used for lectures, workshops, laboratory sessions and supervision as part of learning how to create using audio engineering tools.

Specific entry requirements: General entry requirements and a passed proficiency test assessing musical knowledge and skills

First semester: Autumn semester 2027

Pace of study: Full Time

Level: First Cycle

Study places: 20

Selection: Proficiency Test

Study venue: Örebro

School: School of Music, Theatre and Art

Qualifications: Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts

Language of instruction: The language of instruction is English.

Head of programme: Jan Sparby

Application code ORU-49703

As part of the entry requirements for the programme, applicants must pass proficiency tests.

Read more about the Music Production and Songwriting Proficiency Test 2027

The programme aims to develop your own music creation and your awareness of the different stages and qualities of music production. Your studies will provide you with a broad expertise in music production, songwriting and entrepreneurship, creating opportunities to work in many parts of the music industry, including as a music producer, live sound or studio engineer, topliner, track maker, or within other areas such as music for advertising, sound design and related fields.

Teachers in Music Production and Songwriting

Roger Krieg
 Olivia Lundberg
 Anders Ekman
 Jan Sparby
 Tim Larsson
 Karl Mellqvist
 Gunnar Misgeld
 Mikkel Broch Ålvik
 Fredrik Welander
 Johannes Bergenheim

The Bachelor's Programme in Musical Interpretation at Örebro University offers you the opportunity to develop your musical skills while gaining an understanding of the role music plays in society. Throughout the programme, you will explore how music can reflect and preserve different cultures, as well as contribute to social sustainability and inclusion. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between music and issues of gender, power and equality.

By exploring both contemporary and traditional musical expressions in greater depth, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to innovate while preserving musical traditions. The programme equips you to play an active role in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future through music.

You can contact our study counsellor with questions about subjects, courses, programmes and career opportunities. This may include questions about admission requirements, auditions, the focus and content of programmes and courses, how to plan your studies, degree requirements, and more. Our study counsellor can also provide information about the transfer of credits, study leave and withdrawal from studies. A study counsellor is bound by professional confidentiality.

More information about Örebro University School of Music, Theatre and Art can be found at our homepage.

Study Advisor: Urban Tholén

Phone: +46 19 303000 (switchboard)

Email: studievagledning.mhs@oru.se