1.4k Full-time Master's degrees in Music

The MMus in Creative Practice at Goldsmiths, University of London, is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. This advanced degree allows students to explore diverse aspects of music and creative practices, providing an inclusive environment for innovative expression and collaboration.

The Music (Jazz Performance Concentration) program from Texas State University prepares students to excel in the disciplines of music teaching, history, conducting, composition, theory, and performance.

The Multiple Woodwinds program at University of Miami is tailored to meet the needs and interests of students – like you – who aspire to performance careers. 

At University of Wisconsin Madison, the mission of the master of Music Education is to cultivate an environment that inspires creativity, stimulates intellectual curiosity, and fosters critical thinking. 

The Percussion program at Northwestern University provides a program of study in orchestral, solo, chamber, world and jazz idioms.  Students work with world-class artists in both private and master class settings, creating an unequaled experience in percussion training.

When you study in the Organ program of Cleveland Institute of Music, your curriculum will emphasize performance and practical training in aspects of church music, choral studies and teaching.

The Master of Music in Bassoon at Indiana University Bloomington offers elite training for aspiring professional performers. This postgraduate programme, delivered in a public study mode, focuses on advanced technical mastery and artistic expression, preparing students for careers in orchestral music and solo performance.

The Piano Performance M.M. at Florida International University (FIU) is a postgraduate programme designed for advanced musicians. This public study mode course focuses on developing versatile professional skills through solo and collaborative repertoire. Students benefit from high-level training and diverse performance opportunities.

The Composition programme at the University of Victoria is a project-based M.Sc. degree designed for creative innovation. This public study mode course lasts two years, focusing on technical mastery and personal artistic vision. Students develop a major creative project while exploring diverse musical and sound-based practices.

Performing Art from University of Pretoria  provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.  

The Jazz Writing Skills program of University of Rochester has been internationally recognized since the early 1970s.

Qualify to work as a music therapist in the UK and overseas on this accredited Music Therapy degree at Anglia Ruskin University. Study in a centre of world-leading research and gain experience on clinical placements.

The Woodwinds (Five instrument) programme at Indiana University Bloomington is a comprehensive B.M. degree. This full-time course focuses on elite performance across multiple woodwind instruments. Students engage in intensive studio study and ensemble work to master a diverse range of musical literature and techniques.

This Music (Musicology) course from The University of Manchester offers an engaging and rigorous master's-level foundation in musicology. With a strong focus on theory, methodology and current debates in the discipline, together with appropriate research techniques and presentational styles, it offers excellent preparation for doctoral study and also for a wide range of careers.

The advanced certificate in Fine Arts and Music Education program from Hofstra University leading to initial New York state certification for elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers. 

The music industry is changing faster than ever—and expanding worldwide. In this master’s degree, you’ll learn to meet the artistic management and entrepreneurial challenges of the global entertainment industry. Global Entertainment and Music Business is offered at Berklee College of Music.

The M.A. in Music Education at the University of South Florida is a postgraduate programme designed for experienced teachers. This public study mode course focuses on learner-centred pedagogy and action research. It lasts approximately two years, helping practitioners reach diverse students through innovative musical techniques.

The Jazz Studies Program at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is designed for the student seeking a professional career in jazz and related fields of contemporary music.

The Woodwinds programme from Roosevelt University prepares students with the training and background to succeed as professional musicians. 

The Music program of Mahidol University offers five other majors: Performance and Pedagogy, Music Composition, Conducting Major, Collaborative Piano, Jazz.