Overview

The Music - Jazz Studies M.Mus. at Georgia State University provides an immersive environment for aspiring musicians to refine their technical proficiency and artistic voice. This postgraduate programme balances rigorous academic study with extensive practical performance opportunities in a vibrant urban setting. Students benefit from a curriculum designed to foster both creative talent and professional versatility in the modern music industry.

Why Music - Jazz Studies at Georgia State University?

Students gain invaluable experience performing alongside industry titans and renowned guest artists. The programme's location in downtown Atlanta offers direct connections to prestigious local ensembles, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and various professional jazz venues. This proximity to a thriving music scene allows students to build professional networks while completing their studies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 16651 per semester
National fee: USD 16180 per semester
Local fee: USD 4895 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate coursework. Modules may include:

Jazz Theory
Improvisation
Composition
Arranging
Jazz History
Jazz Pedagogy
Performance

Careers with Music - Jazz Studies

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the global music industry, equipped with both performance excellence and business acumen. Many alumni pursue successful careers as professional performers, appearing at international festivals, jazz clubs, and recording studios. The programme also provides a strong foundation for those entering music education at secondary or collegiate levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jazz Arranging
Jazz Composition
Jazz Theory
Analysis of Jazz Styles
Jazz Band
Jazz Pedagogy
Jazz Program Administration
Music History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Materials:

Transcript(s)
Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (international applicants only)
Personal Statement
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample
Letters of recommendation
Audition

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

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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

Funding

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