Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Musicology and Ethnomusicology in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Explore music as a medium for communication and artistic expression, examining its intellectual, historical, and cultural significance within the societies that produced it.
At the University of Florida's Musicology program, we combine historical, cultural, theoretical, and interdisciplinary methods to analyze music through diverse lenses. Our program fosters a collaborative atmosphere for research, education, and creative projects among students and faculty, leveraging UF's exceptional interdisciplinary resources in African, Latin American, European, and Gender Studies, as well as the Digital Worlds Institute. Through courses and seminars in history, historical musicology, and ethnomusicology, students receive comprehensive theoretical and hands-on training.
Graduate students engage in close mentorship with faculty in both research and teaching. Faculty members also participate actively in musical performances, offering unique chances to blend performance, academic study, and community engagement through our initiatives. The Musicology program collaborates with UF's Center for World Arts and World Music Ensembles, enabling students to interact directly with international artists-in-residence through rehearsals, private lessons, performances, and community outreach programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Master's: Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree in music or a closely related field from an accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution. An academic writing sample is required for all students.
The GRE is not required.
The application contains several important sections that you must complete before it is referred for action:
Statement of purpose - to share your objectives in pursuing a graduate degree, your area of specialization, interest in studying with faculty at the University of Florida, and your long-term goals.
Letters of recommendation - THREE (3) required letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program. This is completed electronically within the application. You will need your recommenders' email addresses and plan enough time for them to receive and respond to the University request. Additional information and directions are provided as you complete the online application.
Unofficial transcripts - for the purposes of initial review upload unofficial, scanned copies of transcripts (not screenshots of grades), official transcripts are required separately for applicants who receive an offer of admissions.
R'sum or curriculum vitae - Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or r'sum.
Academic writing sample - an academic paper (midterm, final, honor's paper, or thesis), a published article, or a paper presented at a conference.
*If you are unable to upload your academic writing sample to your online application, send as a PDF attachment to [email protected].
GPA - use the calculator by entering earned grades as they appear on your transcript: all grades from your upper-division courses (junior/senior years), read the directions carefully to complete this section.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
The GRE is not required.
The application contains several important sections that you must complete before it is referred for action:
Statement of purpose - to share your objectives in pursuing a graduate degree, your area of specialization, interest in studying with faculty at the University of Florida, and your long-term goals.
Letters of recommendation - THREE (3) required letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program. This is completed electronically within the application. You will need your recommenders' email addresses and plan enough time for them to receive and respond to the University request. Additional information and directions are provided as you complete the online application.
Unofficial transcripts - for the purposes of initial review upload unofficial, scanned copies of transcripts (not screenshots of grades), official transcripts are required separately for applicants who receive an offer of admissions.
R'sum or curriculum vitae - Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or r'sum.
Academic writing sample - an academic paper (midterm, final, honor's paper, or thesis), a published article, or a paper presented at a conference.
*If you are unable to upload your academic writing sample to your online application, send as a PDF attachment to [email protected].
GPA - use the calculator by entering earned grades as they appear on your transcript: all grades from your upper-division courses (junior/senior years), read the directions carefully to complete this section.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134