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Music - Concentration in History and Literature

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Tuition USD 10,875 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,245 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MM
Delivery On-campus
Location West Chester, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Music - Concentration in History and Literature at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a MM programme in Humanities, 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 Music - Concentration in History and Literature 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 10,875 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,245 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: West Chester, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Music - Concentration in History and Literature programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Topics in Medieval Music
  2. Topics in Renaissance Music
  3. Topics in Baroque Music
  4. Topics in Music from 1750 to 1810
  5. Topics in Music from 1810 to 1880
  6. Topics in Music from 1880 to Present
  7. Topics In Music History I

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Application found online via Graduate Studies Office. 
  • $50.00 Application Fee. Paid via the application website.
  • Written statement of your professional goals. This statement can be included with the online application. Please be sure to review Program Requirements to see if there are specific questions asked of the goals statement.
  • TOEFL or IELTS-Academic Test scores submitted via ETS. The University minimum for the TOEFL score is 80; minimum IELTS is 6.5. Please note different programs may require higher scores.***
  • WES Evaluation (or another NACES credential). Required if you attended a university or college outside of the United States.
  • Two letters of recommendation.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 10,875 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,245 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 10,875 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,245 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    West Chester, United States

    public university in southeastern Pennsylvania

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