Overview

The Music program at Temple University is also ideal for students who perform professionally and who wish to pursue secondary careers teaching in colleges or universities.

This 30-credit graduate program comprises a blend of coursework in music history, music theory and research, and electives in areas including applied music, dance, music education or musical theater, depending on your areas of interest.In their final academic year, students are required to:

complete a final music history or theory paper or final composition (all of which are suitable for doctoral degree program applications);

pass a foreign language proficiency examination;

perform a piano proficiency examination; and

take a comprehensive exit examination based on their individual curriculum.

Music MA students broaden their experience in music studies and develop problem-solving expertise in a field of practice. You will take coursework with other Boyer College of Music and Dance graduate students, giving you a richer, more interdisciplinary graduate experience and opportunities to exchange ideas with students in other degree programs.

Future Career

Music MA graduates have several opportunities available to them, in both the music industry and academics. Graduates pursue careers as

composers,

music directors,
performers,
private music teachers and
university professors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diatonic Harm

Chromatic Harm

Counterpoint Review

Grad Aural Theory Review

Remedial Studies in Music History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

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Letters of Reference: 2

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration

Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.

Resume: Current resume required.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24780 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24780 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18585 USD / year

≈ 18585 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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