Overview

Our aim is to prepare students to become educators in the field of ethnomusicology and active in the public sector. Evidence of success is our strong record of graduate placement at universities both within and outside the U.S. In addition, our alumni hold advocacy positions in educational, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Graduate students in Ethnomusicology program at the University of Pittsburgh usually pursue at least one certificate in area studies, global studies, cultural studies, and/or women’s studies.

Ethnomusicology Faculty

Ethnomusicology faculty study and teach courses on some of the most exciting and timely areas of music research today including global popular music, gender and sexuality, and sound studies, among others. Faculty areas of research include music of Africa, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Adriana Helbig specializes in the music of Eastern Europe, focusing on the relationship between music and politics, advocacy research, Romani music, global hip-hop, migration, and post-socialist music industries. She directs Pitt's Carpathian Music Ensemble.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music in Africa

Music in Latin America

Music in East Asia

Music in Southeast Asia

Music in South Asia

African American Music in the U.S.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Musicology View 406 other Masters in Musicology in United States

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 form and $75 application fee.

Statement of purpose, an essay of about two pages that describes the applicant's academic background and professional goals.

Undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all higher education institutions attended. These should be scanned and included with online application.

CV or Resumé.

Three letters of recommendation, preferably by persons who have taught the applicant in subjects related to the four research subdisciplines, rather than in performance lessons.

GREs are no longer required by the Department of Music .

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Tuition Fee

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International

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 24 months.
National

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

30290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30290 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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