Program Overview
The Music and Technology at Carnegie Mellon University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 48 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 Music and Technology 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music and Technology 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
- Computer Music Systems and Technology
- Signal Processing
- Music Theory
- Music History
- Acoustics/Recording/Instrument Desig
- Studio composition
- Introduction to Computer Music
- Computer Music Systems and Information Processing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Submit the School of Music\xc2\x92s online application.
- Pay the $125.00 application and audition fee online using a credit card.
- Upload any pre-screening materials with the application.
- Three letters of recommendation (submitted through the online application)
- Official Transcripts from most recent college/university (desired minimum GPA: 3.0)
- Test Scores:
- Students whose native language is not English must submit an official TOEFL or IELTS score.
- Music & Technology (MS) applicants must submit an official GRE score.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, United States
Carnegie Mellon University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 48 months