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Hands-on programme for those who want to work with music and sound, as artists, composers, producers, sound engineers, or within film and media, developing both creative and technical skills through practical production work.
We explore AI as a tool for sound and music production. Our goal is to ensure that the technology supports, rather than challenges, human craftsmanship and the rights of the individual creator.
In the professional field, AI streamlines processes such as noise reduction and film post-production, but the role of a producer now requires high ethical judgment. As a professional, you are responsible for:
We equip students to use technology consciously, ensuring that professional efficiency never comes at the expense of ethical principles.
This programme teaches you to navigate a professional studio environment, master the fundamental principles of music production, and understand how sound and music are integrated across different media platforms. Offered in Bergen and Oslo, you will have access to well-equipped studios from early morning until late evening. You will join a creative community of peers who share your passion for the field.
The programme takes a practical approach through teaching, assignments, and evaluation. You will work on both individual and group projects, building a portfolio of sound and music productions where you have taken on various roles.
After graduating from the Sound and Music Production programme, you could go on to pursue roles such as:
In the first year, you will cover a broad range of topics that will equip you with the necessary skills for various tasks in the industry. These topics include composition, music production, music and sound theory, and sound design for media.
During the second year, you can choose to specialize in either composition or sound engineering. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in Noroff Records, a student-run record label that releases songs created by Noroff students. The company is divided into two departments. Noroff Records has licensing agreements with Edda Music in Bergen and Musikkoperatorene in Oslo. These companies will provide training in promotion and marketing in association with the music releases from Noroff Records Oslo and Noroff Records Bergen. You can find a comprehensive list of the releases here.
Read more about the study program in our course catalog:
First-year subjects include:
Second-year subjects (Technical Track):
Second-year subjects (Composition Track):
| School: | Noroff Higher Vocational College (Noroff Fagskole) |
| Application deadline: | Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted. |
| Language of instruction: | Norwegian/English |
| Accreditations: | Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lanekassen). Accredited by NOKUT. |
| Degree: | Higher Professional Degree |
| Credits: | 120 Credits |
We recommend the following:
Laptop:
Audio Interface:
Headphones:
Additional requirements for year 2:
Noroff has ongoing admissions, and applications are processed in the order they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place.
To qualify for the program, you must have general study competence or vocational education with a professional certificate. It is also possible to apply based on recognized prior learning.
For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use this website where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.
All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 166.859) and tuition fees (NOK 79,432).
As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.
As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support. Check here to see if you are eligible.
After completing two years in Oslo or Bergen, you can pursue a third year at one of our partner schools abroad and earn a bachelor's degree. You have the option to choose between the BIMM Institute in London and several other cities or the University of South Wales in Cardiff.
