Program Overview
The Music at University of Central Missouri is a MA programme in Arts & Design 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 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 553 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 276 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Missouri City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music 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
- Understand and apply advanced elements and structures of music history, theory, and\nperformance literature.
- Engage in research (analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data) within his/her area of\nemphasis.
- Demonstrate at an advanced level a mastery of tone, technique, and musicality in his/her\nprimary performance medium.
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 2.5 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).
- An undergraduate grade-point of 2.50 in music\xc2\xa0
- Completed an undergraduate degree in music or completed the requirements for a BA\ndegree in music (see the undergraduate catalogue)
- Completed prerequisites for Central graduate courses\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 553 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 276 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 553 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 276 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Central Missouri 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 Central Missouri
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, United States
University of Central Missouri is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
