Program Overview
The Music Technology at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis is a MSc 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 Technology 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 1,027 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 359 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Indianapolis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
- 18 credit hours in (500+ level) or above core courses
- 6 credit hours in (400+ level) cognate courses to be selected from the areas of music, business, education, communications, computer science, fine arts, and liberal arts
- 6 credit hours in (400+ level) cognate courses from other fields with pre-approval from the graduate program director
- The degree culminates with a master’s project (MUS N518) or an internship (MUS N517) that combines a student’s creative, technical, theoretical, and historical knowledge
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).
Admission Requirements:
- Submission of the online application to the University
- Submission of the Music and Arts Technology application
- Bachelor\'s degree and evidence of substantial music instruction, performance and literacy
- All official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study
- Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the undergraduate degree
- Performance videotape, audio cassette, CD, DVD or on-campus audition on a musical instrument or conducting of a music ensemble
- Three letters of recommendation in support of the application (they may be on business letterhead, submitted through the online application link, or from the recommendation forms included in the Music and Arts Technology application packet)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,027 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 359 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,027 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 359 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 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 Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) was a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 1969 to 2024, offering...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 18