About this programme
Master in Film Composition is a Master's Degree programme at Danish National Academy of Music in Odense, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Esbjerg as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). Danish National Academy of Music is an arts academy in Southern Denmark.
How it compares
Master in Film Composition is one of 11 English-taught Music & Performing Arts programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 7 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 4,600 to EUR 8,716; this programme lists EUR 8,716 a year. 3 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
This two-year master's programme in Film Composition at the Danish National Academy of Music in Esbjerg trains you to write music for film as part of film production, not as a standalone concert discipline. The programme is taught in English and leads to the title cand.musicae.
What you study
The main focus is the production of film, and composition here means writing music that works with picture, drama and emotion. Courses cover composition, film analysis, orchestration, computer techniques, dramaturgy, editing techniques and film mix. You can also specialise in areas such as instrumentation and relevant ancillary subjects. Teaching is both in class and individual, and composers, sound directors, film editors and directors from Denmark and abroad take part in developing your artistic and professional skills.
How the programme is organised
The programme runs for two years and starts in August. The application deadline is 1 December. The primary responsibility rests with Associate Professor Karsten Fundal, Niklas Schak and Senior Associate Professor Marc Bernstein. Film Composer Kåre Bjerkø is affiliated with the programme, and guest teachers include Peter Albrechtsen, Jonas Struck, Niklas Schmidt, Flemming Nordkrog, Hans Erik Phillip and Jørgen Lauritsen. The academy collaborates closely with the National Film School of Denmark on film production through ongoing projects, exercises and courses. You may use the academy's professional sound studio and record in the concert hall, engaging fellow students as studio musicians.
Who it suits
This programme suits composers who want to work inside film production and who are ready to specialise. You should be comfortable with the technical side of film sound, from computer techniques to film mix, and interested in how music shapes drama and emotion. The programme is for someone who wants to collaborate with directors, editors and sound professionals rather than work only as a concert composer.
Admission, language and next steps
To apply, you need a bachelor's degree. The programme is taught in English, and you must meet the academy's language requirements. Applications for master's programmes go directly to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. The application deadline is 1 December. Former graduates work in the national and international film music industry on their own projects with DR and Nordisk Film, and as assistants for Jacob Groth, Frans Bak, Lucio Godoy and Halfdan E. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee set by the institution.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Film composer
- Composer for television and media
- Assistant to film composers
- Work with production companies such as DR and Nordisk Film
- Orchestrator and arranger for film
- Sound and music production for visual media
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to Danish National Academy of Music, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Film Composition taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at Danish National Academy of Music. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with Danish National Academy of Music.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Esbjerg as the campus town for this programme at Danish National Academy of Music.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. Danish National Academy of Music sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 8,716 a year, as Danish National Academy of Music lists it. The fee for EU, EEA and Swiss students is not recorded for this programme, so do not assume it is free; check with Danish National Academy of Music. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at Danish National Academy of Music is linked from this page so you can compare.
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