What can you do after graduation? 

With a solid foundation in performance, creation, research and professional skills, you’ll be ready to carve out your own path in the global music landscape. Whether you want to perform, compose, teach or innovate, this programme equips you with the tools to succeed. 
 
Continue your journey: Master of Music 
For those looking to deepen their artistry, specialise further, or engage in interdisciplinary research, the Master of Music at Codarts is the next step. This programme allows you to: 

• Explore your own artistic vision – Go in-depth into a specific musical tradition or create your own fusion of styles. 

• Develop as a researcher and innovator – Combine artistic practice with research, gaining a broader perspective on music’s role in society. 

• Collaborate across disciplines – Work with students from Jazz, Pop, Classical, and Composition, opening up new creative possibilities. 

• Build an international network – Engage with leading musicians, scholars and institutions, expanding your opportunities in the global music scene. 

The Master of Music in Global Musics is designed for graduates who want to push their boundaries, refine their craft and shape the future of music. 

Career paths 
If you choose to go straight into the professional world, there are many paths open to you as a Global Musics graduate. Whether you want to perform, compose, teach or create your own projects, you’ll have the skills, experience and network to build a meaningful career in music. 

• Performer & artist: Many graduates build careers as solo artists, bandleaders or ensemble members, performing in a variety of styles and traditions. With strong ties to venues like GROUNDS and the Concertgebouw, you’ll already have real-world experience before entering the professional field. 

• Composer, arranger & producer 
  Do you want to shape new sounds? Graduates go on to work as composers, arrangers and producers, collaborating across genres and media. With skills in composition, improvisation and digital music creation, you’ll be prepared for diverse creative opportunities. 

• Music educator & cultural facilitator 
  Passionate about sharing knowledge? Many alumni find roles in music education, workshops and community projects, working in conservatoires, music schools and cultural organisations. The programme’s emphasis on cultural context and community engagement gives you the tools to inspire the next generation of musicians. 

• Curator, researcher & cultural consultant 
  For those interested in the academic and heritage side of music, Global Musics offers a strong foundation for careers in archiving, musicology, festival curation and cultural policy. With project collaborations at institutions like the Fenix Museum, you’ll gain experience in connecting music with broader cultural narratives. 

• Entrepreneur & project leader 
  Want to create your own path? Graduates have launched independent projects, record labels, festivals and artistic initiatives, using the programme’s entrepreneurial training to navigate the music industry with confidence. 

Your future starts here 
Whether you dream of performing on international stages, creating new musical landscapes or shaping the next generation of musicians, Global Musics gives you the skills, experience and connections to make it happen.