Program Overview
The Music Education at University of Massachusetts Lowell is a MSc programme in Education 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lowell, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar in Music Education - Socio-Cultural Influences
- Foundation of Music Education
- Curriculum Design in Music Education
- Research in Music Education
- Teaching Diverse Populations
- Adolescent Development & Behavior
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).
All applicants are expected to present an undergraduate record of sufficient quality to assure a reasonable expectation of successful graduate achievement.
- Applicants for admission to the Master of Music in Music Education (Research Thesis/Project option) degree program must possess a bachelor\'s degree or its equivalent with a major in music.
- Applicants for the Master of Music in Music Education (Community Music option) must provide proof of either a Bachelor of Music degree in performance, music industry or music education or its equivalent from an accredited music program.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Candidates for admission must submit the required Graduate School application forms.
- GRE scores, and official transcripts of previous post-secondary education. GRE scores - GRE scores will be waived for recent UMass Lowell Graduates.
- Applicants for admission to Master of Music in Music Education/Thesis Project Options must have passed the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) test in Music within the last five years and must submit the results of this test.
- A statement of purpose.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts.
- On-site audition or audition tape.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Lowell 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 Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Lowell
United States
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 24 months