Byzantine Music: Academic Theory & Artistic Performance

Program Overview

Language of Instruction:: English
Duration:: 3 semesters
ECTS Credits:: 90
Mode of Delivery:: Hybrid
Part time Option:: Not Available
Tuition Fee:: 3000€
Scholarships:: Not Available

Specializations

This program offers the following areas of specialization:

Byzantine Music: Academic Theory
Byzantine Music: Artistic Performance

Institution

University:: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Faculty:: School of Philosophy
Department:: Department of Music Studies
City:: Athens
Cooperation with other Institute:: National University of Music Bucharest (unmb)

Contact

Master's website:: Visit
Email:: axaldaiak@music.uoa.gr

Admission Information

Application Process:: Written examination - Interview
Maximum Intake:: 20 students

Subject Area

Arts

Humanities

Description

The International Postgraduate Program “Byzantine Music: Academic Theory & Artistic Performance” is fully dedicated to the study of Byzantine music, combining both academic theory and practical performance. The program is delivered through a blended learning model, integrating online instruction with traditional on-campus teaching. Courses are taught by academic staff from partner universities and include contributions from internationally recognized guest professors. Students also benefit from the expertise of distinguished Byzantine music performers, including the Archon Protopsaltes of the Holy Great Church of Christ Panagiotis Neochoritis, offering a unique combination of scholarly knowledge and artistic practice.

Graduates of any Department or School of Higher Education may be admitted following a decision by the Coordinating Committee, provided that they have specialized knowledge or experience in the cognitive subjects of the program.