Program Overview
The Music at University of Maryland is a Master programme in Arts & Design 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, 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
- Research Methods, Bibliography, and Guided Writings
- Analysis of World Music
- Documents of Theory and Aesthetics: Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance
- The Anthropology of Music
- Early Music Notation
- Introduction to Musicology
- Theory of Jazz
- Orchestral Excerpts for String Players
- Masterworks of the 20th Century: 1900-1950
- Advanced Orchestration
- Advanced Conducting
- Advanced Aural Skills for Conductors
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GRE General for Ethnomusicology, Historical Musicology and Music Theory
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Audition/Interview
- Repertoire/List of Performances
- Research paper for Ethnomusicology and Historical Musicology
- Two scholarly papers or thesis chapters for Music Theory
- Scores for Composition
- Pre-screen recordings for flute, collaborative piano, conducting, trumpet and vocal applicants.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months