START
within 30 october 2025
SELECTION AUDITIONS
november 2025
START
january 2026
Presentation of the Master
The Master Professional in International Career Opportunities in Music and Performing arts, was designed in order to provide professional training in the field of performing arts. The learning pathway features the fundamental subjects required in order to become a professional in performing arts. "
The teaching staff features internationally renowned professors, leading experts in the field of performing arts. Furthermore, the Career Center will offer a valuable support in the professional career of the student and will provide support in the transition from the academic career to the labour market. In order to provide opportunities for artistic experience, the university will participate in a collaboration network featuring international agencies for artists and theatres, festivals, cultural exchange events.
Target Students and Career Opportunities
II level: Higher Education in Performing Arts. Enrichment of the candidate's musical technique and specialization in scientific subjects for the professional career.
The purpose of the II Level Master International Career Opportunities in Music and Performing arts is to offer preparatory orientation for professional artistic training aimed at young artists. The course represents a wonderful opportunity to enter the international music and arts scene, and to start a professional and teaching career.
Teaching methods
Individual lessons for musical technique, group lessons or workshops for special art lessons (Performing Arts, Anatomy, Posture, Self-Empowerment, Ballet).
Concerts in theatres in Italy and abroad for theatre experience and career guidance.
Admission
In order to be admitted to the Master, the candidates must have attained:
- Master's degree (300 CFU total) or equivalent qualification
- Second-level AFAM diploma
- Degree from the previous system
- Foreign qualification recognized as equivalent
- Documented professional experience in the field of specialization
Tuition
The annual tuition, without tax benefits, for the registration to the Master is € 7.000
Enrolment
Students wishing to enrol may request an appointment with the Postgraduate Office by calling +39 06 3400 6000 or by email at the following address: segreteriapostgraduate@unilink.it
Internal Faculty
The internal Faculty is comprised of professors with over-five-year professional experience on the subject matter."
Lessons will take place at LINK Campus University for the theory part.
Group lessons, laboratory or practical, will take place at the International Academy “Vissi d'arte” in Music and Performing arts management in Rome.
EDUCATIONAL OFFER
Opera Singing, Musical, Pop and Jazz Singing, Opera Coach, Instruments (Piano, Strings, Winds), Choral Singing, Conduction, Music Education, Art Management, Lutherie - Strings
| Subject | Old Course | New SSD | CFU | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philology of Italian Literature | L-FIL-LET/13 | LIFI-01/B | 3 | Eligibility |
| Musicology and History of Music, Art History | L-ART/07 | PEMM-01/C | 9 | Exam |
| Applied performing arts disciplines | L-ART/05 | PEMM-01/A | 18 | Exam |
| Theatrology | L-ART/05 | PEMM-01/A | 6 | Eligibility |
| Ethnomusicology | L-ART/08 | PEMM-01/D | 3 | Exam |
| Art and Cultural Heritage Management | SECS-P/08 | ECON-07/A | 6 | Exam |
| Performing Arts, Music, Film and Media (psychological and neuro-cognitive) | L-ART/06 | PEMM-01/B | 3 | Eligibility |
| Language (Italian, English) - 1 optional language | L-LIN/12 | ITAL-01/A ANGL-01/C |
3 | Eligibility |
| Workshop - Recital | 6 | Exam | ||
| Final Dissertation | 3 | |||
| Total | 60 |
Articulation of specializations
Vocal Area
Opera Singing: Perfection of the Italian bel canto art, opera repertoire, collaboration with opera houses, masterclasses with international artists.
Musical Theatre: Specific vocal techniques, acting and singing, dance for musicals, preparation for the contemporary theatre market.
Pop and Jazz Singing: Vocal improvisation, songwriting, microphone techniques, record production, live performance.
Instrumental area
Opera Coach: Opera coaching, vocal coaching, musical direction, collaboration with opera houses, complete opera repertoire.
Piano: Solo perfectioning, chamber music, accompaniment, piano teaching, repertoire from baroque to contemporary.
Strings and Winds: Orchestral specialisation, chamber music, instrumental teaching, preparation for professional auditions.
Direction Area
Choir Direction: Choral conducting techniques, management of vocal ensembles, sacred and secular repertoire, direction of large ensembles.
Conducting: Orchestral conducting techniques, score study, musical leadership, symphonic and operatic repertoire.
Management Area
Management of the Art: Management of cultural institutions, cultural marketing, fundraising, production of artistic events, culture economy.
Internal management (self empowerment) for the candidate's professional career: personal artist development, performance anxiety management, career coaching, professional resilience.
Direction Area
Theatre Direction: Principles of theatre direction, dramaturgical analysis, directing actors, contemporary stage innovation.
Opera Direction: Opera direction, musical dramaturgy, collaboration with conductors, modern opera production.
Artistic Crafts Area
Stringed instruments: construction of stringed instruments, restoration, instrument acoustics, Italian craft tradition, construction innovation.