Program Overview
The Music at Washington State University is a MA programme in Arts & Design, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 12,607 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pullman, 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
- Music education: Provides advanced studies for experienced or prospective teachers.
- Performance: Selected by students wishing to teach at the college level or enter professions such as music performance and conducting.
- Composition: Prepares students to enter professions in music such as composition and arranging.
- Jazz emphasis: Focuses on one or more aspects of jazz, including performance, composition, arranging, pedagogy, or history, in preparation for careers in jazz. The degree may also be completed without an emphasis. The program offers both thesis and non-thesis options, designed according to the goals of the student. Composition-emphasis students must complete the thesis option.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A minimum score on the TOEFL is required for all International Students for whom English is not their primary language. The School of Music requires an audition, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.\xc2\xa0
- In addition, please submit: for the composition emphasis, a composition portfolio with recordings; for the music education emphasis, your written philosophy of teaching; performance (including conducting) requires a more in-depth audition.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,607 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,607 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Washington State 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 Washington State University
Washington State University
Pullman, United States
Washington State 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- Application Deadline 2010-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
