About the course

An Important Distinction between MA and MM Degree Programs Because the MA is a research degree, a strong emphasis is placed on writing and research skills. Full command of written English is assumed for students admitted to MA programs, and is required before students are permitted to begin a thesis or dissertation project. Composition and music education may be undertaken within the division of graduate research studies (the MA as described in this section) or within the division of graduate professional studies (the Master of Music). These two programs have differences in emphasis and course content. As part of the application process, the master of music requires an audition on an applied instrument or voice, the MA does not, with the exception of the MA in Music Leadership. It is especially important that composition and music education applicants decide whether they should apply to the MA or MM program, based on their backgrounds and goals. Applicants to the MA must submit GRE scores. Requirements for the MA degree are expected to be completed within five years after the work is begun, but is typically completed within two years of full-time study. The basic residency requirement for the degree is one year of full-time study or its equivalent, two years for musicology majors. The MA in Music Leadership is completed in one full-time academic year, framed by two summers.

　　Ethnomusicology students will be interviewed and admitted to the musicology department via the same process as incoming musicology students, which includes the evaluation of writing samples of students? undergraduate work, or of their graduate work in other areas. In addition to the Western music history and theory entrance exams taken by all incoming graduate students at the Eastman School, ethnomusicology students will also meet with the ethnomusicology faculty to determine their knowledge of world music traditions. Thus, a prerequisite for entrance to this program is at least one undergraduate course in world music or its equivalent. The MA in ethnomusicology requires a minimum of two years of study in residence. 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$63,700

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Rochester
Summer (May), 2024	Rochester
Fall (August), 2024	Rochester
Spring (January), 2025	Rochester
Summer (May), 2025	Rochester
Fall (August), 2025	Rochester
Spring (January), 2026	Rochester
Summer (May), 2026	Rochester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Rochester

A minimum score 88iBT, with no sub-score below 18. Applicants must have earned a U.S. baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor's degrees are awarded before they matriculate.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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