Musicology

422 Master's degrees in Musicology

Chapman University4,5(20)

Los Angeles, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Keyboard Collaborative Arts

With the Keyboard Collaborative Arts degree from Chapman University you’ll be prepared for a successful career as a pianist who collaborates effectively and professionally with vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers and actors, as well as choral, opera and orchestral directors.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$18,160/yr

Southern Methodist University4,5(6)

Dallas, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Sacred Music

Sacred Music from Southern Methodist University will prepare students for professional music leadership in the church and academic work in church music.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,080/yr

Texas Tech University4,0(9)

Lubbock, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music - Conducting

Music - Conducting from Texas Tech University is offered by the School of Music. It prepare musicians for vibrant careers as conductors, educators, and scholars through intensive podium experience, individualized mentorship, and rigorous academic study.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,918/yr

University of North Texas4,3(24)

Denton, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music Theory

The Music Theory M.A. at the University of North Texas is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered on campus over two to three years. This full-time course provides advanced professional training in analysis and pedagogy, preparing scholars for high-level careers within one of the largest music colleges in the nation.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$16,404/yr

University of Nevada, Reno4,1(13)

Reno, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music History,Musicology

The department of music from University of Nevada, Reno offers diverse topical courses in Music History,Musicology, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as survey courses.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,632/yr

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Sonic Arts

Take your musical skills and knowledge to the next level and focus on research with the MMus in Sonic Arts at the Victoria University of Wellington .

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$24,712/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Voice and Opera

The Voice and Opera program at Northwestern University has a long and illustrious history. Alumni fill the ranks of national and international opera houses and university faculties worldwide.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$57,762/yr

University of Cincinnati4,3(19)

Cincinnati, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Performance - Organ

University of Cincinnati’s Master of Music in Music Performance - Organ offers advanced organ students the opportunity to hone technical expertise, musicianship and knowledge in the center of Cincinnati, a next-generation city revered for the arts.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$26,644/yr

University of North Carolina Greensboro4,0(5)

Greensboro, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Music Theory

The M.M. in Music Theory at University of North Carolina Greensboro requires 34 credit hours. Thesis and non-thesis options are offered. At least one half the work credited toward the degree must be in 600-level courses or above. A diagnostic examination is administered prior to the first semester of enrollment.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,328/yr

Technological University Dublin3,9(80)

Abbey Wood, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Music (Conducting)

The Master of Music in Conducting at Technological University Dublin is a one-year full-time programme designed for those with a strong performance background. This degree equips students with the skills necessary for a career in choral and orchestral conducting. The course combines online and on-campus attendance, commencing in September 2026.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,816/yr

University of South Carolina3,7(6)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music - Violin/Viola Pedagogy

The ability to play an instrument is a gift to be shared. Through the Music - Violin/Viola Pedagogy MM program offered at University of South Carolina, you will enhance your performance skills, increase your knowledge of instrument repertoire and gain an understanding of appropriate pedagogies. You will also apply these skills through supervised teaching of a wide range of students.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,760/yr

Cleveland Institute of Music5,0(1)

Cleveland, United States

Cello

When you study in the Cello program of Cleveland Institute of Music, you’ll be well-equipped for a diverse career. It starts with your weekly private lessons and continues with master classes, solo recitals, chamber ensembles, orchestra and new music ensembles—as well as specialized repertoire classes to prepare for professional auditions.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$52,500/yr

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Musicology

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of musical traditions and scholarship with the University of Leeds's Musicology MA program. Explore the history, theory, and cultural contexts of music from diverse genres and periods, gaining critical insights into its significance and impact.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Roosevelt University4,0(4)

Chicago, United States

Brass

The Brass (Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba) degree from Roosevelt University prepares students with the training and background to succeed as professional musicians.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$34,378/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music and Human Learning

At the Music and Human Learning MM program offered at University of Texas at Austin, students study the fundamental principles of human learning and behavior as applied to all aspects of musical activity.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,212/yr

Stephen F. Austin State University4,7(3)

Nacogdoches, United States

Music - Theory and Composition

Music - Theory and Composition at Stephen F. Austin State University is designed to provide advanced analytical and creative opportunities for promising composers and music theorists.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$10,800/yr

Michigan State University4,1(26)

East Lansing, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Musicology

The Musicology faculty and student body at Michigan State University has a laser focus on the educational and professional preparation you need to succeed in today’s music world, but we also aim for personal fulfillment and enjoyment.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$37,845/yr

Kansas State University4,2(40)

Manhattan, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music (Online)

At Music (Online) from Kansas State University you will gain the fundamental skills and practical training needed by all music educators in this hybrid program designed around the busy schedules of teachers.

M.Mus. Full-time Blended

1 year$19,104/yr

University of New Hampshire4,3(7)

Durham, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Musicology

For music students who are interested in researching such topics as music’s history, social context or performance practices, the M.A. in Musicology from University of New Hampshire offers the needed skills for this work.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,575/yr

Utrecht University4,1(126)

Utrecht, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Musicology

The Musicology programme at Utrecht University builds on a 95-year-long history of musicology at Utrecht University and enriches it with the newest perspectives on the field and its entanglements with other disciplines.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,004/yr