Program Overview
The Graduate Pathway in Music at University of South Florida is a Pre-Master programme in Arts & Design over 8 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in Music programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 8 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 29,590 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Tampa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in Music programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- English for International Students 1 (INTO)
- Graduate-Level Concentration Course*
- Graduate-Level Concentration Course*
- English for International Students 2 (INTO)
- Graduate-Level Core Course*
- Graduate-Level Core Course*
- Require additional academic preparation to be admitted directly to USF
- Fall short of meeting the minimum GPA or test score requirements
- Need to improve their English language or academic skills and abilities
- Want personalized academic, language and cultural support during their studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 4-year undergraduate degree in Music
- 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
- Auditions or interviews required for the following: Conducting, Performance and Theory
- Portfolios required for the following: Jazz Composition and Traditional Composition
- All concentrations must take a diagnostic music test
English Language Requirements
Accelerated Pathway
- TOEFL 79+
- IELTS 6.5+
- PTEA 53+
Standard Pathway
- TOEFL 65-78 or
- IELTS 5.5-6.0 (All subscores minimum 5.0)
- PTEA 44-52
- Completion of Academic English Level 5
- INTO Password Test Level 6
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,590 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 29,590 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Florida directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Florida
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
public university in Tampa, Florida, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 8 months
