1.4k Full-time Master's degrees in Music

Boston University's Dual Degree Program in Divinity and Sacred Music (MDiv/MSM) is designed for those preparing to be church musicians who wish to engage in a full range of theological studies and preparation for ordination.

Nazareth University offers a Master of Science program in Music Therapy, preparing students to become board-certified music therapists and use music as a therapeutic medium.

Integrate high-level piano performance skills with pedagogical components and credentials with the Master of Piano Performance Piano Pedagogy in Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance.

The Musical Direction MA at Leeds Conservatoire is a one-year, full-time programme designed for ambitious musicians. This professional course focuses on advanced conducting, keyboard skills, and vocal coaching. Students benefit from specialist training and industry placements to prepare for leadership roles in theatre.

Develop an advanced understanding of the artistry and technique of wind-band conducting with the Master of Instrumental Conducting Wind Band in Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance. 

The Music - Performance programme at the University of South Carolina is a master level course designed for public study. This M.Sc. equivalent degree focuses on advanced instrumental or vocal mastery, offering rigorous training over a standard duration to prepare students for professional careers or doctoral research.

The Applied Music and Music Teaching programme at The City University of New York is a master level course designed for public study. This MAT degree combines advanced performance with pedagogical training over 41-42 credits. It prepares talented musicians for K-12 initial teacher certification in New York State.

The Performance (Violin), (Viola), (Violoncello), (Double Bass) or (Harp) MM program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program consisting of individual instruction, ensembles, conducting, Baroque music, music history and electives. A graduate recital is required.

The Master of Sacred Music program at University of Notre Dame offers students specialized training in choral conducting, vocal performance, and organ performance. 

The Masters of Music in Music Theory of Louisiana State University is an excellent choice for the performer looking for a secondary credential, or as a pathway to a doctorate in music theory.

The School of Music at The Ohio State University offers a Master of Music degree in composition, conducting or performance.

Do you want to dive deep into innovative and creative ways to work with music? Would you like to explore cutting edge music production? While simultaneously developing your listening skills to know exactly which tools to use to get the sound you want? Then you should apply for the Creative Music Technology programme at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)!

The Music - Performance programme at The University of Montana is a comprehensive postgraduate degree designed for dedicated musicians. This full-time Master of Music course provides intensive artistic training over a standard two-year duration, focusing on advanced technical mastery and professional creative development.

The Music Education Licensure for PK-12 Postgraduate programme is offered at George Mason University.

The MFA in Music Scoring and Composition at Academy of Art University  is designed to provide the highest level of training in music composition and scoring for film, television, games and other visual media. 

Music and Musicology is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.

The Music Theory Master is offered by San Diego State University. If a potential graduate student in ethnomusicology has an undergraduate degree in anthropology or related humanistic discipline, the student must complete the equivalent of MUSIC 205A and MUSIC 205B, in addition to the requirements listed above.

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. 

Studying Composition at Louisiana State University means engaging with renowned faculty mentors who focus on nurturing creation across the spectrum of music making.

The String Pedagogy programme at The University of New Mexico offers comprehensive training for violin, viola, cello, and double bass players. Available as a Master of Music, this full-time course combines private instruction with hands-on teaching experience at the dedicated on-campus String Lab School.