Program Overview
The Historical Performance at Boston University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 Historical Performance 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 24,604 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 24,604 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Historical Performance programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Music Research Techniques
- Applied Music
- Performance Practice Seminar
- Continuo for Keyboard
- Continuo for Non-Keyboard
- Studio in Historical Performance (ensemble performance)
- Musicology and/or Music Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Colleges degree programs is highly competitive, and each candidate is assessed by the admissions committee based on a range of criteria, including résumé, professional experience, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation and/or references, and a personal statement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,604 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 24,604 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,604 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 24,604 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Boston University 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 Boston University
Boston University
Boston, United States
private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
