MA in Musicology in Waltham United States | Brandeis University

Brandeis University's musicology program provides a comprehensive exploration of music through multiple lenses. Our curriculum blends detailed analysis of musical compositions with examinations of their historical, cultural, intellectual, and institutional influences. The graduate program features both specialized seminars and broad proseminars that introduce students to diverse methodologies and emerging field developments.
The two-year MA program suits students seeking introductory graduate-level musicology studies or those pursuing careers in performance or music-adjacent fields (including library science, arts management, or program documentation) who want to enhance their research and writing abilities.

Students must showcase strong research writing capabilities through either a master's thesis or two extended seminar papers.

When planning your coursework, you'll collaborate with the musicology graduate program director to select classes aligned with your academic focus.