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23 Master's degrees offered by the university
Music Theory
MA in Music Theory students will encounter a wide variety of course options offered by a diverse, energetic faculty. All of our graduate students engage with the important major areas of Western music theory, including Schenkerian analysis, set theory and serialism, and the history of music theory. This program is offered by the University at Buffalo.
Architecture
The Architecture programme at University at Buffalo is a 36-credit Master of Science degree designed for completion in one year. This full-time course focuses on design for manufacturing and construction, utilising advanced digital tools and leading-edge facilities to bridge the gap between architectural theory and practice.
Architecture - Research Studio
The Architecture - Research Studio at the University at Buffalo is a two-year, full-time graduate programme. This M.Arch track focuses on advanced research and creative making within leading-edge facilities. It is designed for students with a studio-based background seeking professional excellence in a global community.
Fine Arts
The UB Fine Arts offered by the University at Buffalo is a dynamic, two year program of graduate study comprising of core courses in arts management, law, business, cultural policy, production, and advocacy.
Architecture and Urban Planning
The Architecture and Urban Planning program of the University at Buffalo embraces the notion that architecture and urban planning are fundamentally intertwined as evidenced by the impact of architecture on the urban fabric and the influence of urban planning on architecture.
Dance
The Dance MFA at the University at Buffalo is a three-year, full-time programme focusing on embodied inquiry and choreographic creation. Students engage in advanced practice and theory to develop as innovative artist-scholars. This 60-credit curriculum offers close faculty mentorship and extensive performance opportunities.
Architecture
The Architecture programme at University at Buffalo offers an accredited Master of Architecture degree. This full-time course provides diverse tracks, including two-year and three-year options, focusing on innovative design and material culture. Students benefit from a professional education at a leading New York flagship.
Architecture - Synthesis and Integrated Studio
The Architecture - Synthesis and Integrated Studio at University at Buffalo is a full-time, two-year Master of Architecture (MArch) programme. Designed for students with a prior studio-based degree, this professional track focuses on advanced design research and technical mastery within a leading New York flagship institution.
Materials Design and Innovation
The University at Buffalo offers a unique Materials Design and Innovation program which emphasizes a data driven perspective of materials discovery and design
Music Performance
In an atmosphere that encourages musical and technological experiment, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the development of authentic creative character, graduate composers at the Music Performance program of the University at Buffalo takes advantage of a number of resources and opportunities.
Music Education Studies
If you possess substantial music content background, wish to be a leader in music education, aim to teach music nationally or internationally, and are not seeking New York State teaching certification, the Music Education Studies program of the University at Buffalo will provide you with the tools necessary to achieve your professional goals.
Architecture and Business Administration
The Architecture and Business Administration programme at the University at Buffalo is a multidisciplinary dual degree. This full-time graduate course combines a Master of Architecture with an MBA. Depending on your background, the duration spans two to three and a half years, offering a comprehensive professional education.
Studio Art
The Studio Art programme at the University at Buffalo is a rigorous, full-time MFA degree spanning two years of residency. This advanced course focuses on professional studio practice and visual culture. Students benefit from private studio spaces and 24-hour lab access while developing their unique artistic research.
Music Composition
Here is how you deepen your passion for music. As a member of our tight-knit community, you will have the opportunity to study music from a variety of practical, historical and theoretical perspectives while exploring a myriad of career opportunities. The master degree in Music Composition is offered by the University at Buffalo.
Theatre and Performance
The Theatre and Performance programme at University at Buffalo is a research-focused M.A. degree. This 30-credit course is designed for full-time study, typically completed in three semesters. It integrates scholarship with practice, preparing students for advanced doctoral research or professional roles in the arts.
Music Education
The Music Education Certificate of Advanced Study at the University at Buffalo is a full-time, on-campus programme. Spanning three semesters with a summer start, it provides 33 credits of intensive training. This course prepares students for New York State initial teacher certification across all grade levels.
Architecture
The only prerequisite for the Architecture program of the University at Buffalo is a passion for design and an ambition to build a better world. Students from any undergraduate background are welcome to apply to the 3.5-year MArch track.
Health Services Administration
The Health Services Administration programme at the University at Buffalo is a versatile MPH degree available online, in person, or via hybrid study. Over a standard duration, students master population health assessment and policy formulation. This multidisciplinary course prepares leaders to enhance healthcare efficiency and community services.
Urban Planning
The Urban Planning programme at University at Buffalo is a two-year, in-person degree requiring 52 credits. Available in both full-time and part-time modes, this professional course focuses on urban sustainability and social justice, preparing students for global careers in government, non-profits, and private firms.
Humanities - Film and Media Study
The Humanities - Film and Media Study programme at University at Buffalo is a flexible postgraduate degree designed for interdisciplinary exploration. This Master of Arts (MA) requires 36 credit hours of study and allows students to combine media studies with other arts or sciences through full-time or part-time engagement.