17 Master's degrees offered by the university

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

The Art History programme at Southern Methodist University is a selective, full-time M.A. degree based in Dallas. Spanning two years, this intensive curriculum provides full tuition fellowships and assistantships. Students benefit from small seminars and professional mentorship within the prestigious Meadows School of the Arts.

Composition from Southern Methodist University is a place to do what you love and garner tools to build a life.  

Performance - Orchestral Instrument from Southern Methodist University is a place to do what you love and garner tools to build a life.  

The Urban Educational Leadership programme at Southern Methodist University is a rigorous 12-month M.Ed. degree designed for aspiring school administrators. This full-time, cohort-based course prepares educators for leadership roles in diverse preK-12 settings through intensive field studies and expert instruction.

Conducting - Instrumental from Southern Methodist University requires an emphasis in either orchestral or wind ensemble conducting.

The Acting programme at Southern Methodist University is a full-time, three-year Master of Fine Arts degree. This intensive professional training scheme at the Meadows School of the Arts prepares dedicated artists for the industry through a blend of classical and contemporary performance techniques and high-level collaboration.

At Music Education from Southern Methodist University are offered: an option for candidates who already hold teaching certification and an option for candidates with a degree in music who are seeking teacher certification.  

Stage Design from Southern Methodist University is committed to the philosophy of supporting the development of artists who will passionately embrace the interpretation of words into visual imagery. 

The Performance - Voice programme at Southern Methodist University is a comprehensive Master of Music degree designed for aspiring vocalists. This full-time postgraduate course focuses on elite technical training and artistic development, preparing students for professional international careers or advanced doctoral research.

The Performance - Piano Performance and Pedagogy programme at Southern Methodist University is a distinguished Master of Music degree. This intensive full-time course focuses on advanced teacher training and musical excellence, offering students a unique teaching internship within a world-class creative organisation.

The M.A. in Design and Innovation at Southern Methodist University is a project-based postgraduate programme. Delivered through a public study mode, this multidisciplinary course focuses on human-centred design and creative problem-solving. Students develop versatile thinking skills over a standard master's duration.

The Performance - Piano programme at Southern Methodist University is a comprehensive Master of Music degree designed for aspiring concert artists. This full-time course focuses on elite technical mastery and artistic expression, preparing students for professional international careers or advanced doctoral research.

Performance - Organ from Southern Methodist University is a place to do what you love and garner tools to build a life.  

Conducting - Choral from Southern Methodist University students develop knowledge and skills in kinetic control, non-verbal communication, vocal techniques, rehearsal techniques, aural skills, organizational techniques and marketing.

The Theory Pedagogy programme at Southern Methodist University is a comprehensive Master of Music degree designed for aspiring educators and researchers. This full-time course provides intensive training in educational philosophy and music theory, preparing students for doctoral studies or professional teaching roles.

The Liberal Studies programme at Southern Methodist University offers a flexible, interdisciplinary approach to graduate education. Designed for busy professionals, this Master’s degree explores the human condition through diverse perspectives. Students enjoy intellectual freedom in a part-time format with evening and weekend classes.