Creative Production (Music), MA, Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time	1 year	September	EUR 11693 per year	EUR 11693 per year

About Creative Production (Music), MA - at Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology

About the course

The MA in Creative Production (Music) is a postgraduate programme for musicians, producers, composers and sound artists ready to carve out new directions in their creative practice. Rooted in experimentation, research and self-directed learning, this course invites you to investigate the questions that drive your artistic evolution – and explore how music can be a tool for discovery, expression and change.

Rather than following a fixed curriculum, you’ll co-design your own path through a framework of practice-based research, guided by supportive mentorship, collaborative workshops and community dialogue. Through this flexible structure, you'll develop a personal research proposal and translate it into a series of iterative creative projects, culminating in a major final work.

This course is not about finding answers – it’s about cultivating new ways of listening, making and thinking. You’ll explore theory and practice side by side, expand your conceptual vocabulary and engage with current artistic, social and philosophical debates. The emphasis is on depth, rigour and innovation, as you refine your technical and conceptual craft in a defined area of focus.

Whether you're exploring electronic composition, interdisciplinary sound, immersive audio or songwriting and performance, you’ll have access to Catalyst’s extensive studio facilities and a like-minded postgraduate community at Berlin’s legendary Funkhaus. It's a space where curiosity becomes process, and process becomes practice.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology

For Bachelor’s, €6,000 scholarships available – applied across all three years (€2,000/year)

Early enrolment bonus - apply early to save €3,000 off your total tuition

- For Master’s, €2,000 scholarships available

Early enrolment bonus - apply early to save €1,000 off your total tuition

Scholarships & financial support - all courses

Flexible plans: Monthly and extended payment options available
Eligible for BAföG and other national funding schemes

Student reviews of Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology

Find out what students say about Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology

School of Music & Sound testimonials

“The school has contributed enormously to my creative growth. Nothing is better than being able to spend three years on your craft and nothing but that.”
– Rowan Edwards aka Gozi, pop artist and EMP alumnus

“The best three years of my life. This place is magic! Tutors are always there to help – the school is full of inspiring and supportive people. It helps you to understand who you are as an artist or sound engineer, teaches you how to be systematic, how to work with other artists and how to become a professional.”
– Anita Wenglorz, music producer and CAP alumnus

“Most importantly, it is what you do with the resources that are given to you that makes each study experience unique. This is a space where you have a certain autonomy and can explore your creative desires. You're in charge!”
– Pablo Diserens aka Ōtone, music producer and Creative Production (Music) MA alum

School of Film & Visual Media testimonials

“Studying here was nothing short of amazing and to throw all of my talents and passions into one medium was magical.”
– Adam Munnings, filmmaker and Film Production alumnus

“Our tutors have really pushed us to advance our skills and techniques, as well as encouraged us to forge the pathway we think best suits our desires as artists.”
– Marlee Weinberg, Visual Effects alumna

“I liked the idea of working toward my own unique vision – with some guidance from the tutors – as opposed to creating projects that had to fit certain criteria.”
– Jennifer Jo Stokka, creative producer, writer and Creative Production (Film) alumna

School of Acting testimonials

“I love that we're treated like we are already working in the industry… You learn the hard way what needs to be done and what you can expect when stepping out of the Funkhaus with a degree in your hand.”
– Julie Kjær, actor and Acting alumna

“There are endless opportunities to collaborate with like-minded people… All of this allows you to form friendships and professional connections that will stand the test of time.”
– Giulio Brizzi, actor and Acting alumnus