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Duration2 years
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
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The Royal Danish Academy of Music

Study programmes within music and music pedagogy at the highest level, Denmark · Accredited programme

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Tonmeister/Sound Engineer - Master (Master's Degree) is taught at The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Study programmes within music and music pedagogy at the highest level. It lasts 2 years. Taught in English.

Program overview

Description The principal study is in music production and recording techniques. Tuition is also provided in aural studies, basic piano, music theory, history of music and much more. In addition to semester projects, set productions and optional subjects, you can participate in study trips, master classes, music evenings, company visits, listening tests, etc.The principal study tuition will be organised in close collaboration with the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR). Read more about RDAM's Tonmeister/Sound Engineer programme here . Career Opportunities As a student of recording direction, you will obtain qualifications in music, production and sound technique within the genres of both rhythmic contemporary and classical music. You can specialise by genre or sector, or focus on the role of producer or sound technician. Course Description Applicants can apply for RDAM's Master's programme for Tonmeister/Sound Engineer with Rythmic Music Specialisation. Find the requirements here . Admission EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance examination when applying for Master's level. Non-EU/EEA applicants must submit an online application and an audition recording. Read about admission to the Master's programme for Tonmeister/Sound Engineer here . Application Deadlines Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here . Tuition Fees Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year . Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here . Further Information The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition . General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/

CityCopenhagen

Cost per year

Living costs€1,770 a month in Copenhagen, rent included
€21,240

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

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EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

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Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

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2Check eligibility

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3Prepare documents

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4Send an application request

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Tonmeister/Sound Engineer - Master?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years.

Which languages is Tonmeister/Sound Engineer - Master taught in?

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

What is the tuition fee?

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