Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music - Musicology in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara 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
The musicology curriculum covers the full range of musical history, from ancient chants to contemporary 20th-century compositions. This program focuses on music as a humanistic discipline, examining its societal context and applying modern analytical methods. It maintains strong connections with the music theory program. Students pursuing just the MA can complete it in three years, while the PhD alone takes six years (for those entering with an existing master's from an accredited institution). The combined MA/PhD track also spans six years total, with the MA awarded upon finishing coursework and qualifying exams. Additional details about both graduate degrees in Musicology can be found in the Music Department's Graduate Program section of UCSB's General Catalog.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who have conducted their post-secondary education outside of the United States must have completed an undergraduate degree program equivalent to a University of California bachelor's degree by the beginning of their graduate program at UCSB. Equivalent undergraduate degrees usually include a minimum four years of university work and above-average scholarship. The degree must be awarded by an accredited institution. Satisfaction of minimal standards does not, however, guarantee admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of spaces available. An excellent command of written and spoken English is required prior to enrollment at UCSB. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) 550, TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition 80, IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator - Overall Band Score of 7.
Tuition
USD
29,118