1.4k Full-time Master's degrees in Music

The Screen Scoring MM program offered at University of Southern California is widely recognized as one of the world’s finest for musical composition in visual media; in fact, The Hollywood Erporter recently ranked the program #1.

At Brass - Tuba and Euphonium from University of North Carolina School of the Arts you will be part of a vibrant school of musicians as dedicated to refining their craft as you are. 

As a student at Orchestral Conducting from University of North Carolina School of the Arts you will be part of a thriving and supportive musical community that prepares you for a life in today’s professional music world.

The M.Sc. Instrumental Performance - Brass Studies at New York University offers advanced performance training through a 36-credit curriculum. Available in full-time and part-time study modes, this public programme combines private instruction with academic research to prepare musicians for professional careers in the global music industry.

The Counseling and Master Music Therapy degree at Loyola University New Orleans offers graduates greater variation in career options, the opportunity to study the mental health service delivery system from a wider perspective and clinical experiences that enhance each program's practical training efforts. 

The Conducting M.Sc. at the University of Central Oklahoma offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to refine your leadership of vocal and instrumental ensembles. This public programme provides flexible elective studies to suit your professional goals. Master essential techniques through expert-led training in a diverse musical environment.

The M.M. in Collaborative Piano at the University of Central Oklahoma is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for aspiring artists. Delivered through a public study mode on campus, this degree focuses on versatile performance skills and creative partnership, preparing students for professional musical careers.

You’re ready to take a deep dive academically and artistically in this two-year Music program from Bard College.

The Music Leadership program of University of Rochester is designed for musicians who seek to lead traditional and/or non-traditional musical arts organizations.

The World Percussion Performance at Oakland University is a 32-credit Master of Music degree. This full-time programme is designed for experienced percussionists to master global traditions through applied study and pedagogy. Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum focused on musicianship and community engagement.

The MusM in Music (Ethnomusicology) at The University of Manchester is a one-year, full-time programme that immerses students in the diverse study of global music cultures, integrating ethnomusicological theory and practice. This course is designed for those aiming for advanced research or applied careers in music and cultural studies.

The Master of Music offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a postgraduate degree in creative work and research that can be undertaken full-time or part-time.

The Master of Arts in Music Therapy from the Chulalongkorn University, is a two-year innovative, hybrid, interdisciplinary course that combines online learning with on-campus classes. 

Music - Conducting from Oklahoma State University stresses challenging studies in conducting skills, repertoire and rehearsal techniques.

The Composition MM program offered at University of Texas at Austin trains students to create music and convey their musical ideas through a variety of performance media. Students are expected to exhibit a thorough knowledge of the theoretical and historical basis of music and to develop strong pedagogical skills. 

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.

The Conducting MM program offered at University of Texas at Austin trains students in the artistic, technical, physical, and leadership skills required of successful conductors at the professional and post-secondary levels. Intensive coursework in conducting, score study, analysis, musicology, and theory is combined with regular opportunities to conduct university ensembles.

The M.M. in Music - Violin/Viola Pedagogy at the University of South Carolina is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. Delivered through a full-time public study mode, it focuses on advanced string instruction. Students develop professional teaching expertise for all levels while mastering their performance skills.

The Master of Music (Online) at Kansas State University is a flexible hybrid programme designed for working music educators. This 32-credit hour course combines online learning with a brief summer residency. It offers specialised tracks in choral, instrumental, and elementary music to enhance professional teaching skills.

The Sonic Arts M.F.A. at The City University of New York is a 60-credit postgraduate programme designed for sound artists and electroacoustic composers. This two-year, public study mode course focuses on advanced sound design and instrument building, helping students develop technical skills and theoretical knowledge.