About the course

Graduate students in Tufts Master of Arts in Music have the unique opportunity to study broadly across five exciting sub-disciplines?composition, conducting, ethnomusicology, musicology, and theory?while receiving a focused training in one of them.

　　The MA program's small size allows you to create a tailored program of study specific to your academic interests and future goals, including interdisciplinary projects that don't easily fall within traditional lines. The program encourages both immersion in a chosen field as well as creative thinking across disciplines.

　　Program Outcomes

　　As a student in the MA in Music Program, you will learn to communicate critically about music, develop knowledge of its cultural and historical contexts, and master advanced research skills. You will have the opportunity to perform original artistic work and conduct original research in a setting that emphasizes the link between academic knowledge and civic engagement.

　　The Tufts Music Program has a strong track record of placing students in their top-choice doctoral programs. Over the past several years, students have been accepted to Yale, Princeton, Harvard, Duke, the University of Chicago, UCLA, University of Virginia, King's College London, University of California at Santa Barbara, University of Maryland, University of Toronto, University of Washington, and New England Conservatory, among others.

　　The Master's Program in Music also prepares students for non-academic careers. Our graduates have gone on to positions in K-12 teaching, music management, music librarianship, music performance, film, sound recording, music technology industries, and the nonprofit sector. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$108,392

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Medford
Fall (September), 2025	Medford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Tufts University

Applicants will be required to upload a copy of transcripts received from each college or university attended where credit was earned toward an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree. Transcripts for study abroad or transfer programs are not required if the course titles, grades, and credit hours are included on the transcript of the degree-granting institution. If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official translation. If you are offered admission, you will be required to request that official hard copy transcripts from all of your degree granting institutions be sent directly to Tufts.

　　Letters of Recommendation

　　Personal Statement

　　R?sum?/Curriculum Vitae

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

　　Minimum TOEFL score of 90 on the internet based exam is required for Certificate, M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. applicants.

　　IELTS?score is 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Tufts University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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