Overview

The Musicology program offered at Indiana University Bloomington offers courses in music from all periods, an outstanding music library, and the resources of a major research university with a comprehensive school of music. But it is also a close, active, and friendly community of scholars.

Key Facts

The graduate students and faculty members gather almost weekly to present and discuss research for the Musicology Colloquium Series.

The Graduate Musicology Association plans numerous get-togethers for the department, including picnics, concerts, or other events.

Master’s students participate in a Musicology Reading Group to discuss recent literature, while doctoral students find opportunities for close work with faculty and fellow students through seminars and methods courses.

Complementing a wide range of world-class resources and strong sense of community, a robust financial aid and individualized attention is offered.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composers: Variable Topics

Topics in Music Literature

Survey of Operatic Literature

Symphonic Literature

Chamber Music Literature

Music in the United States

Medieval Music

Renaissance Music

Baroque Music

Classic Music

Romantic Music

Modern Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Musicology View 293 other Masters in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All persons with a bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited college, university, conservatory, or its demonstrated equivalent, are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate Division of the Jacobs School of Music, which administers master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, diploma programs, and graduate certificates.
Bachelor’s degree equivalency is determined by the Indiana University Office of International Services for applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies abroad.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33002 USD / year

≈ 33002 USD / year
Out-of-State

33002 USD / year

≈ 33002 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33002 USD / year

≈ 33002 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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