The study programme is included in the study programme group of Music and Theatre Arts and the studies may be conducted according to Government of the Republic Regulation No. 62 of 11.07.2019 "Standard of Higher Education", appendix 3

- entrance exams
Entrance examination in specialty field

The goal of the program is to
- provide students who have completed bachelor's studies, with an education on a high international standard in the field of jazz music or contemporary improvisation, responding to the requirements of contemporary musical life and directed to the development of creativity; completing the program is a pre-requisite for entering doctoral degree studies;
- support an open social and cultural environment that assists in mastering and applying the knowledge and skills both related to the major field of study and others described in the curriculum;
- create conditions for developing human self-reflexion and a holistic understanding of the world;
- develop communicative competence, sense of responsibility, leadership and collaboration skills of the student.

Upon completing the curriculum, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in main instrument, contemporary or jazz improvisation, various styles and repertory on a high international standard; apply technical skills in ensemble/band both as participating musician and ensemble leader, adapt to various performing and recording situations, be co-operative and effectively express and communicate creative ideas.
2. Display systematic knowledge of jazz or contemporary improvisation history until the present day, the main structures and concepts, and its cultural and social background.
3. Display readiness for independent work, including working in international framework, exhibiting initiative, responsibility, leadership and teamwork abilities.
4. Teach, instruct, and transmit information competently and professionally.
5. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of some other field/fields related to music or cultural entrepreneurship.
6. Creatively integrate and apply the knowledge and skills obtained from the study into independent artistic activity.
7. Communicate and participate in his/her own language of instruction, and at least one more language, in musical discussions and on various musical topics; present and argue, both in written and verbal form, issues and theories related to one's field of study.
8. Effectively participate in team work both at work and in everyday life, display social responsibility and exhibit tolerance for different attitudes and values.
9. Take proper decisions in ethically complicated situations, demonstrate awareness of the moral and ethical aspects, as well as the possibilities, limitations and wider consequences of one's professional activity, discuss and argue topics and issues related to music and cultural life.
10. Evaluate critically the knowledge and skills obtained, continue further with professional studies and develop one's understanding of both music and culture in general.

The curriculum consists of the following components and modules:
A Major 30 credits
B Practical courses related to major 35 credits
- additional practical courses for jazz music
- additional practical courses for contemporary improvisation
C Music theory, music history, pedagogy and general studies 35 credits
- courses related to music theory, music history, pedagogy and general studies
D Master's degree examination, 15 credits
E Freely chosen courses 5 credits

Module A is mandatory for all students.
From among the subjects of module B, the student will complete 35 credits.
From module C, the student will complete 35 credits.
Freely chosen courses, amouting to 5 credits, can be chosen either from the catalogue of EMTA or other colleges/universities. Module D is mandatory.

the curriculum will be completed by obtaining the 105 credits (major 30 credits, practical courses related to major 35 credits, courses related to music theory, music history, pedagogy and general studies 35 credits, freely chosen courses 5 credits) and passing the Master's degree examination 15 credits.

- diploma
Master's Diploma, Diploma Supplement

- obtained degree
kunstide magister /Master of Arts/

Jazzmuusika osakond

Doctoral Program

Second cycle higher education, Estonian Qualifications Framework Level 7, European Qualifications Framework Level 7

The right to be employed in a position requiring Master's Degree or corresponding qualification

Major field of study: Jazz music, 120 ECTS credits, Contemporary improvisation 120 ECTS credits
Specialization:
IM13 Contemporary improvisation
JM11 Jazz Music (Keyboards)
JM12 Jazz Music (Guitar)
JM13 Jazz Music (Percussion)
JM14 Jazz Music (Bass)
JM15 Jazz Music (Voice)
JM16 Jazz Music (Saxophone)
JM17 Jazz Music (Violin)
JM18 Jazz Music (Trumpet)
JM19 Jazz Music (Trombone)
JM20 Jazz Music (Flute)