MA in Music - Integrative Studies in La Jolla United States | University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego | La Jolla United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Drawing from diverse academic disciplines such as critical theory, cultural studies, ethnomusicology, cognitive music research, digital media studies, sound scholarship, and environmental humanities, the IS curriculum bridges contemporary musical practice with theoretical frameworks essential to understanding its essence, development, dissemination, and interpretation. This multidisciplinary approach equips students with the tools for groundbreaking research and artistic innovation.

The integrative studies initiative values diverse knowledge systems and fosters interdisciplinary connections across fields and musical traditions. Participants in the program seamlessly navigate between academic research, live performance, spontaneous creation, audio environments, musical writing, instrument design, and beyond. Students learn to contextualize knowledge and techniques within both local and global frameworks, while developing impactful academic discourse and creative output that acknowledges the challenges and possibilities of our interconnected global society.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university-level academic institution abroad and at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or its equivalent by the time they enroll. Some exceptional applicants with lower GPAs may be recommended for admission. TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 (paper based test-PBT) or 85 (internet based test-iBT)IELTS with a minimum Band Score of 7
Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university-level academic institution abroad and at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or its equivalent by the time they enroll. Some exceptional applicants with lower GPAs may be recommended for admission.

Tuition USD 29,118

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