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24 Master's degrees offered by the university
Performance
The University of New Mexico has the largest Performance faculty in the state and students in all degree plans have access to one-on-one instruction on their instrument.
Architecture
The Architecture programme at The University of New Mexico offers a professional Master of Architecture degree. Depending on your academic background, you can choose between a two-year or three-year full-time track. This accredited course provides the essential foundation for students seeking architectural licensure.
String Pedagogy
String Pedagogy offers a Master of Music degree with Emphasis in String Pedagogy. This program is offered by The University of New Mexico.
Theatre and Dance
The Theatre and Dance programme at The University of New Mexico is a two-year, full-time Master of Arts degree. This academically rigorous course focuses on dance history and criticism, requiring a research-based thesis. It is designed for those pursuing teaching, professional practice, or future doctoral research in the field.
Performance - Strings
The University of New Mexico's highest priority in the Performance - Strings program is assisting students in gaining facility and artistry through the application of sound pedagogical techniques.
Performance - Woodwind
The Performance - Woodwind track at The University of New Mexico is known for recruiting talented student musicians of the highest standard from across the United States.
Orchestral Conducting
The University of New Mexico's MM in Orchestral Conducting is a degree program designed for the student who wishes to pursue a D.M.A. degree in conducting or to continue directly into the field, in preparation for a career as a conductor and musical leader professionally or in academia.
Performance - Brass
The Brass Faculty at The University of New Mexico provides over 150 years combined experience in music performing, teaching, arranging, recording, and producing. If your interest has been piqued, join the Performance - Brass track.
Performance - Keyboard
The University of New Mexico's Performance - Keyboard program at UNM has a distinguished reputation: It has attracted numerous national and international students from across the United States, Europe and Asia.
Music
The Music programme at The University of New Mexico offers a comprehensive education for aspiring artists. This degree provides diverse study modes and specialisations, including performance and musicology. Students benefit from expert faculty guidance at the university to develop professional skills over the course of their studies.
Art Studio
The Art Studio programme at The University of New Mexico is a three-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. This terminal qualification focuses on creative attainment and research, requiring 60 credit hours. Students develop a significant body of work through intensive studio practice and critical artistic thought.
Community and Regional Planning
The Community and Regional Planning programme at The University of New Mexico is a nationally-accredited graduate degree focused on social justice and sustainability. This comprehensive course offers full-time and part-time study modes, typically spanning two years. Students engage in professional training for diverse planning careers.
Performance - Guitar
The University of New Mexico’s Performance - Guitar track is primarily a traditional classical guitar program, although the University don’t force the students to play only classical music if they have interests in other styles.
Landscape Architecture
The Landscape Architecture programme at The University of New Mexico is a professional graduate degree offered in full-time and part-time modes. Depending on your previous academic background, the duration of this accredited course is typically two to three years, providing a comprehensive education in design and ecology.
Violin Making
The Violin Making program at The University of New Mexico, located in Masley Hall, is the only university program of its kind in the country.
Choral Conducting
The University of New Mexico's Master of Music with a Choral Conducting concentration is an intensive degree program for qualified applicants, providing tools to improve physical conducting gesture, aural skills, score study and preparation skills, and rehearsal technique.
Architecture
The Architecture programme at The University of New Mexico offers a professional Master of Architecture degree. This NAAB-accredited course provides multiple tracks for students with various academic backgrounds. Depending on your previous degree, the duration ranges from two to three years of full-time study in Albuquerque.
Wind Conducting
The University of New Mexico's MM in Wind Conducting is an intense degree program for the serious wind conductor pursuing a career in public school music education or higher education. The program is limited to two students to provide ample conducting opportunities and individual attention.
Conducting
The University of New Mexico has exciting opportunities for aspiring students to earn a MM in Conducting while being mentored by some of the finest teachers in the southwest.
Performance - Vocal
The Performance - Vocal program at The University of New Mexico is one of the most outstanding and dynamic voice programs in the Southwestern United States.