405 Full-time Master's degrees in Musicology

Creative analysis and critical examination of assumptions about music and musical discourse constitute the core of graduate study in Music Theory at Washington University in St. Louis. Students develop their teaching skills with the help of individual faculty mentors, and they have the opportunity to be teaching assistants in both history and theory courses. 

The Composition programme at the University of California, Riverside offers a comprehensive academic path for aspiring composers. This full-time degree focuses on creative excellence and musical innovation within a prestigious research environment. Students engage in rigorous study to master the art of contemporary music creation.

Engage in a unique Music by Research programme from City St George's, University of London that covers the diverse fields of music and sound. Within a vibrant musical community located in the heart of global London, you will develop skills in a topic of your choice including music performance and scholarship, contemporary composition and sound practices.

The Conducting MM program offered at University of Kentucky includes coursework in music history and literature, methods, and in a performance major.

The art of Conducting is best learned through experiential means. The Conducting MM program is offered at University of Memphis.

The Orchestral Instrument programme at the University of British Columbia is a full-time M.Mus. degree delivered in person. Spanning a standard two-year residency, this professional course focuses on elite performance skills. It offers advanced training for musicians aiming for professional careers or future doctoral study.

The Master of Arts in Music - Theory at the University of British Columbia is a research-focused M.A. programme. Delivered in person at the Vancouver campus, this full-time public course provides advanced training in musical analysis. Students develop professional expertise through intensive seminars and academic mentorship.

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Music Performance - Strings program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

The Choral Conducting programme at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is a two-year, full-time M.Sc. level course. This public study mode degree integrates specialist vocal tuition with extensive podium time, preparing students for professional leadership roles within the global choral and music industry.

The Music Theory programme at University at Buffalo is a full-time, two-year M.A. degree delivered in person. This public course focuses on traditional theoretical foundations alongside modern innovations. Students complete 38 credit hours, engaging in advanced analysis and research projects to deepen their musical expertise.

The Choral Conducting programme at the University of Alberta is a professional M.Sc. level course delivered through a public study mode. Over a two-year duration, students develop advanced rehearsal techniques and repertoire knowledge. This specialist degree focuses on practical leadership and high-level musical research skills.

This Musicology MA course from University of Leeds offers a foundation in musicological thought and practice, opportunities to develop specialised applied, editorial, archival, critical and theoretical skills, and the chance to produce a significant piece of work in a musicological area of your choice, whatever your musical tastes and preferences.

The Music Theory programme at the University of Louisville is a Master of Music degree designed for advanced musical analysis. This full-time course requires 36 credit hours and at least 24 hours of residency. Students develop professional research and pedagogical skills through intensive study at this prestigious university.

The Musicology program at The University of Alabama offers undergraduate and graduate courses to support all of the School of Music’s degree programs, as well as a master of music (MM) degree in musicology. Additionally, the School of Music Endowed Chair in Musicology is filled every third year.

The Orchestral Conducting M.Sc. at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is a two-year, full-time public programme. It offers specialist one-to-one tuition and hands-on experience. Students develop creative authority and professional skills through industry connections and high-level practical training in Cardiff.

The Orchestral Studies degree from Roosevelt University prepares students majoring in strings, woodwinds, brass, harp or percussion for careers as orchestral musicians. 

Sharpen your scholarship, teaching skills and academic expertise in the Music - Theory program from University of Northern Colorado.

Be heard. Choose your path and earn your advanced degree in music with the History of Musical Instruments degree from University of South Dakota.

The Musicology department offers three degree programs at Brandeis University in composition and theory: M.A. (normally one year), M.F.A. (normally two years), and Ph.D. (normally two or more years following the completion of M.F.A. requirements).

The Trombone programme at the University of Kansas offers comprehensive musical training through a full-time study mode. Students develop advanced technique and musicianship within the School of Music, benefiting from a curriculum that blends applied lessons with ensemble performance to prepare for professional careers.