University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music - Music Theory and History in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
43,266
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Music program provides three specialized pathways: Musicology, Music Theory, or a combined Music Theory and History track. Each curriculum balances comprehensive knowledge with focused study, incorporating courses that refine research, teaching, analytical, and writing abilities while equipping students for diverse careers or advanced doctoral work. At Penn State, MA Music students collaborate with distinguished scholars whose expertise is renowned throughout the University, nationally, and internationally. The Musicology concentration (32 credits) fosters extensive understanding of musical traditions across eras while nurturing specialized research areas. The Music Theory option (32 credits) trains students in contemporary research methodologies and analytical techniques. The combined Music Theory and History pathway (34 credits) synthesizes theoretical, analytical, and historical perspectives on musical compositions and styles. All tracks feature specialized topic courses and electives, enabling deeper exploration of particular interests or complementary interdisciplinary studies. Completion of a thesis is mandatory for degree conferral.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The School of Music requires the completion of a recognized baccalaureate degree in music or music education, with a junior/senior grade-point average of 2.80 or higher (on a 4.00 scale).
Admission to the M.Mus. program requires an audition, or the submission of compositions, or a list of works studied in preparation for conducting (depending on the specific degree).
Admission to the M.A. program requires scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE General Test), and evidence of scholarly writing on a musical topic.
Additional requirements include an interview in person or by interactive video to assess language skills. International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisaaional admission, enrollment, and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Revised TOEFL PBT July 2017 and later 60
Admission to the M.Mus. program requires an audition, or the submission of compositions, or a list of works studied in preparation for conducting (depending on the specific degree).
Admission to the M.A. program requires scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE General Test), and evidence of scholarly writing on a musical topic.
Additional requirements include an interview in person or by interactive video to assess language skills. International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisaaional admission, enrollment, and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Revised TOEFL PBT July 2017 and later 60
Tuition
USD
43,266