Overview

Liberty University ’s Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology (Online) degree aims to provide a strong foundation in scholarship and research, non-Western music theory, and the application of resources to the field. Ethnomusicology has become an important field of study in music education, music performance, and other areas of cross-cultural service.

Gaining a basic understanding of the music of another culture can be vital to establishing trust and a relationship with its people. Ethnomusicologists seek to not only study music from sound and historical perspectives but to look at the music within a culture. Liberty University’s online ethnomusicology degree is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and offered 100% online. This program can equip musicians like you to pursue music careers in cross-cultural environments, education, and research.

Potential Career Options with an Ethnomusicology Degree

Many students enrolled in this degree are preparing themselves for work in a cross-cultural or multicultural environment as educators, recording engineers, global workers, or some other form of service in the field of music or cultural development.

There are many possibilities for intersecting the ethnomusicology degree with other areas of interest, and this program can help prepare you for cross-cultural work as well as for the exciting process of understanding other cultures and their music.

A master’s degree in ethnomusicology can help prepare you for the following positions:

Archivist
Ethnomusicologist
Intercultural music outreach
Missions
Music anthropology research
Music director
Music teacher

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Field of Ethnomusicology

Skills & Techniques of Ethnomusicology

Worship & Culture

Resources & Materials in Ethnomusicology

Ethnic Music Performance

Ethnic Music Performance

Arts in Global Engagement

Research Methods in Ethnomusicology

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies Musicology View 14 other Masters in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree in music or a related field with a GPA of 3.0 or above is required for admission in good standing.
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Application fee
Official college transcripts
Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form
Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

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Tuition Fee

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International

11070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 615 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

11070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 615 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

11070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 615 USD per credit during 24 months.

Graduate Full Time $565/Credit
Graduate Part Time $615/Credit
Military Graduate $275/Credit

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