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Bachelor Composition for Film and Theatre

ArtEZ University of the Arts (ArtEZ Academy of Music) · Arnhem, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededSelectiveArts academyPortfolioAudition
Duration4 years
StartsSept 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)15 April 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A practical, four-year degree at an arts academy that trains composers to write and produce music for film, theatre and other media, working with directors and makers. The first year is fixed, with more electives later and an internship in the fourth year.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • No specific subject requirements. Entry is by portfolio (a photo, personal introduction and five recent compositions, at least three with scores), an audition interview of up to 45 minutes, and a general music theory test.
  • You must meet ArtEZ’s English language requirement for English-taught bachelor programmes; contact Student Affairs to confirm.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkApply from 1 October 2026 and by 15 April 2027 (EU/EEA).
  2. Send portfolioSubmit a photo, personal introduction and five recent compositions (at least three with scores) for pre-selection.
  3. Audition and theory testIf pre-selected, attend the audition with your laptop, plus the general theory test. An online entrance exam can be requested.
  4. Decision and enrolmentAccept your offer and meet enrolment conditions by 31 August 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 April for EU/EEA applicants (1 February for non-EU/EEA). Entrance exams were listed as 30 March to 2 April and 1 to 11 June; the entrance exam page labelled these 2026, so confirm the 2027 dates with ArtEZ..

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800). You also need your own laptop (Mac or Windows) and music production (DAW) software.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Selective course: you must pass the portfolio review, audition and theory test to get a place. Admission is valid only for the academic year straight after the entrance exam.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityArnhem
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNot published
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official ArtEZ website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Deadline and exam dates come from the 2026 cycle; confirm the 2027 dates with ArtEZ. Always confirm details with the university before applying.