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Tuition USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2001-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Illinois, US
Language English

Program Overview

The Music Education at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a Master programme in Education 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 education. 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 Education 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. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Urbana, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Music Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Global Perspectives on Mus Ed
  2. Research in Music Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

  • Undergraduate degree in music education from an accredited institution;

  • An overall grade average for the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).\xc2\xa0 The grade average for Music Education and Education courses, when averaged separately, must also be at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale);

  • Recommendations from three individuals who can discuss the applicant\xc2\x92s musicianship, ability to undertake graduate level study, and teaching ability/potential.

  • The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for application to the MME, nor do MME students take placement tests in music theory or music history.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 7

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 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 Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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    University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

    Illinois, US

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2001-12-17
    • Start Date 2018-08-28
    • Language English
    • Duration 12 months
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