Bloomington,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Ethnomusicology in Bloomington United States | Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington
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Bloomington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,748
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology provides education in various folklore specialties such as oral storytelling, musical traditions, folk art, ceremonial practices, cultural celebrations, belief systems, along with ethnomusicology - the cultural examination of music with focus on regional studies, theoretical frameworks, and musical preservation. This academic program focuses on analyzing both traditional and modern expressive forms, from grassroots to mainstream culture. Scholars and instructors pursue investigations across global regions utilizing multiple methodologies: fieldwork, historical analysis, archival research, and experimental approaches. The program prepares graduates for professional paths in academic and community-based environments. A specialized graduate track in public engagement develops competencies in research, critical analysis, and applied skills for cultural education, conservation, and exhibition. The MA program mandates at least 30 graduate credits, with 24 credits (8 courses) completed in the department. Students must demonstrate reading ability in one non-native language and complete either an examination, creative project, or thesis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The personal statement should be approximately 800-1,200 words and should clearly indicate whether you are applying to the Ethnomusicology or Folklore Institute.
Submit a sample of your writing such as a term paper, thesis chapter, published article, or other piece of written work that demonstrates your abililty to communicate well in non-fiction prose.
Three Letters of Recommendation
All applicants to the MA program must have a Bachelor's degree (international students must have the U.S. equivalent of a 4-year Bachelor's degree) preferably in a field related to Folklore (such as American Studies, Anthropology, English, History, etc.), or Ethnomusicology (such as Anthropology, Global or International Studies, Music, etc.).
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is required
TOEFL- A minimum score of 79 is required for admission.
IELTS- A minimum score of 6.5 is required for admission.
Submit a sample of your writing such as a term paper, thesis chapter, published article, or other piece of written work that demonstrates your abililty to communicate well in non-fiction prose.
Three Letters of Recommendation
All applicants to the MA program must have a Bachelor's degree (international students must have the U.S. equivalent of a 4-year Bachelor's degree) preferably in a field related to Folklore (such as American Studies, Anthropology, English, History, etc.), or Ethnomusicology (such as Anthropology, Global or International Studies, Music, etc.).
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is required
TOEFL- A minimum score of 79 is required for admission.
IELTS- A minimum score of 6.5 is required for admission.
Tuition
USD
30,748