Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Music Theory in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,736
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Music in Music Theory offers an extensive curriculum aimed at enhancing expertise in music theory research, analysis, and composition. Explore contemporary analytical approaches in music theory and their practical uses through Temple's Boyer College of Music and Dance. Graduates with this Music Theory MM are equipped for doctoral studies or careers as composers and performers. Located in the Department of Music Studies, this program features intimate seminar-style classes. Through collaborative discussions and research, you'll refine analytical abilities and learn to apply music theory in academic settings. The degree concludes with a comprehensive exam and a 30-40 page written project. Students have up to six years to finish the 32-credit program, either full-time or part-time. Applicants should possess foreign language reading skills, a solid foundation in music history and theory, and strong writing abilities. Gain the expertise to utilize your knowledge in composition, performance, research, education, or therapy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate Bachelor of Music degree at Temple University, which is based on a curriculum of 124 to 135 hours.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.
Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: An applicant must submit with the application for admission an undergraduate-level paper demonstrating her/his ability to do musical analysis and/or report research.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.
Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: An applicant must submit with the application for admission an undergraduate-level paper demonstrating her/his ability to do musical analysis and/or report research.
Tuition
USD
29,736