Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Musicology in Denver United States | University of Denver
University of Denver
|
Denver United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
51,090
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Dedicated to developing analytical thinkers and skilled writers, the musicology master's program provides diverse coursework covering both classical and contemporary Western and global music traditions. The curriculum emphasizes examining music through historical, theoretical, and cultural lenses. Students can also opt for a combined degree pairing the MA with a performance-focused Master of Music.
Thesis projects may explore subjects across multiple specializations, such as:
Music history research
Popular music analysis
Jazz studies
Cultural musicology
Audio technology applications
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For admission we require completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree or the equivalent In addition youll need to submit
1 Completed application including three letters of recommendation
2 An essay or research paper on a topic in musicology ethnomusicology or music history
3 A 5-10 minute video of your teaching
Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
Grade point average: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master's degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
Program GPA requirement: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum TOEFL Score Internetbased test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
1 Completed application including three letters of recommendation
2 An essay or research paper on a topic in musicology ethnomusicology or music history
3 A 5-10 minute video of your teaching
Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
Grade point average: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master's degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
Program GPA requirement: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum TOEFL Score Internetbased test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Tuition
USD
51,090