Overview

By majoring in or Musicology at University of Memphis you will increase your understanding of various music through scholarly study and practical application.

Key Facts

Our NASM-accredited programs can lead to careers as music historians, educators, researchers, museum professionals, forensic musicologists and a host of positions in the music industry.

Our historical performance ensemble, Collegium Musicum, connects students with period instruments and repertoire in ways that respect performance practices of the time the pieces were written.

At the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, you will enjoy state-of-the-art music facilities and work with a large and diverse community of faculty, students and industry professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to attend numerous concerts, clinics, and master classes given by students, faculty, and visiting artists. Additionally, the University’s location allows many opportunities to plug into a history-rich and vibrant music city.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music History
Music Theory
The Symphony
World Musical Styles
American Folk/Pop Music
History of Rock and Roll
Women and Music
History of Jazz

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Musicology View 293 other Masters in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

To be admitted, students must complete an application for the University of Memphis at-large, a SECOND application to the School of Music, and an audition.

Compose and upload a personal essay outlining your musical background and your interest in music history: Essays must be typed with a word count between 750–1000 words; Put your name, date, and essay title at the top of your essay.

Copies of all undergraduate (and graduate, if any) transcripts.

Word Education Services (WES) transcript evaluation report or equivalent (report from WES iGPA calculator is acceptable).

GRE General Score (recommended).

At least three letters of recommendations.

Personal statement.

CV (showing previous research experience, if any).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20340 USD / year

≈ 20340 USD / year
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20340 USD / year

≈ 20340 USD / year
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20340 USD / year

≈ 20340 USD / year

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

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