Program Overview
The Jazz History and Research at The State University of New Jersey is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 Jazz History and Research 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,896 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Jazz History and Research 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
- Historiography
- The Literature of Jazz
- Jazz Theory
- Theory
- Topics: Coltrane
- Topics: Jazz and Race
- Thesis
- Big Bands
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All of the standard application materials should be sent to the Admissions Office. The Personal Statement is not optional. This is where you tell us who you are, what you\xc2\x92ve been doing lately, and why you want to join our program! In addition, all applicants will need to submit the following to Dr. Porter via email:
- One research or analysis paper on any topic as a writing sample. An undergraduate paper is fine, and it does not even have to be about music\xc2\x96the point is to show that you write well in English.
- A short recording of your playing any kind of music (classical is fine) to demonstrate your level of musical competence.
- A page of sheet music that they have written or transcribed to demonstrate knowledge of notation. It need not be transcribed\xc2\x96we will teach you how to do that. That is only mentioned as an option. It can be anything that you wrote out by hand or in Finale. The point is to show that you are familiar with notation.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,896 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,896 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey 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 The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months