Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
|
Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
12,762
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Berkeley's Music Department stands as one of the nation's most prestigious and long-established programs, uniting an exceptional community of composers, researchers, and musicians. Its graduate program consistently ranks among the country's elite. Students can pursue MAPhD or PhD degrees in composition and academic research (with specializations in musicology or ethnomusicology), though applicants must already hold a master's degree as the department doesn't provide a standalone MA program. The curriculum ensures comprehensive expertise in each discipline while fostering independent thinking and artistic innovation. Participants enjoy the flexibility to investigate complementary areas both within music studies and throughout the wider university. Alumni frequently assume leadership positions at top-tier musical organizations worldwide.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The minimum graduate admissions requirements are:
- Expect to or hold a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
- A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and
- Enough undergraduate training and/or professional experience to do graduate work in your chosen field.
three letters of recommendation
statement of purpose
personal statement
writing sample (ca. 10-15pp. double-spaced)
Greek and Latin reading lists. Please list works read in Greek and Latin (not in translation), specifying which sections you have read or roughly how much of the work you have read, e.g., Aeneid 1 and 4, Sophocles OT (entire); Greek lyric (selections in Campbell).
TOEFL at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), Overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale for IELTS
Tuition
USD
12,762