Semester start for Popular music, master's programme
We look forward to seeing you! Discover what awaits you as a new student.
Welcome as a new student
Congratulations on receiving a study place at the master's programme in Popular music at the Faculty of Fine Arts! We are looking forward to meeting you at semester start on August 12th!
We have compiled important information regarding the start of your study programme below.
Welcome to UiA and Campus Kristiansand!
Find more details about the study programme:
- torun.eriksen@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 13 59
- charlotte.vartdal@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 15 68
- pia.goul@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 24 12
Important information about the programme
Equipment needs
The Faculty of Fine Arts recommends that all students bring their own equipment where possible.
All students must bring their own computer or Mac with the necessary software used in the programme. Good quality headphones are important.
Recommended equipment
We recommend that you as a student;
- have a laptop that can run modern music software
- have headphones adapted to music production and live performance
- have one or more midi controllers
- have an external sound card
- have cables to connect your own sound card to a sound mixer
Semester start | 12 August 2024
The mandatory session for Popular music, master, will be held at Wednesday, 12th of August. See below.
Opening ceremony
Welcome to the formal opening of the academic year on the lawn at Campus Kristiansand, Monday 12 August!
Buddy programme
UiA has a great buddy programme for new students! You will automatically become a member of a buddy group and will be contacted by a buddy already the weekend before semester start. This way, you know that someone will be there to greet you when you arrive at Campus Kristiansand on that day.
Orientation programme
Welcome programme for all new international students starting their studies at UiA.
Arrival Day, Orientation Day and Welcome Weekend
The rest of the first week
Tuesday 13 August
Course in English for new students
Get to know the systems and software you’ll need as a student.
More information about time and location will be provided.
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Wednesday 14 August
See timetable
Thursday 15 August
See timetable
Friday 16 August
See timetable
Wednesday 21 august
This is where you will meet your fellow students and lecturer/ student adviser. There is no teaching on this day, but rather an introductory session where we get to know each other and learn what to expect for the semester ahead.
Attendance is mandatory.
Barbecue party for all first-year students at the Faculty of Fine Arts! There will be hotdogs (also vegetarian), and you can meet fellow students and the other first-year students at the faculty. Location: Outside the staff canteen (next to the main entrance to Building K) Time: Wednesday 21 August at 4-6pm The event is free and all first-year students at the Faculty of Arts are most welcome!
New student at UiA
Useful information for new students
Guidance and courses
We provide a wide range of courses, digital guides/courses, and personal guidance.
- Academic support and career guidance
- Essential systems and software
- University Library: literature searches, academic writing, proper source citation, and more