Overview

The Master of Music in Music Theory program at University of North Carolina Greensboro offers students an opportunity to deepen and refine their knowledge of music theory, and to continue developing their analytical, keyboard, and aural skills. Most MM students gain valuable teaching experience as graduate assistants. Students who complete this course of study are qualified to teach pre-college or community college courses, or to apply for admission to a doctoral program.

School of Music

The School of Music offers Master of Music degrees in music composition, music education, music performance, and music theory. Our outstanding facilities, world-class faculty, and numerous ensemble experiences provide an environment for artistic and academic success.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology of Music

Acoustics of Music

Pedagogy of Music Theory

Theory and Analysis of Rhythm

Music History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 293 other Masters in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or appropriately-evaluated credentials for non-U.S. schools.

Satisfactory academic standing as an undergraduate or in a post-baccalaureate program: “B” (3.0 GPA) average or better.

Approval of the academic department in which the graduate student will major. (Assumes an undergraduate major appropriate to the proposed graduate study.)

Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23328 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23328 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8614 USD / year

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Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 USD / month

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