Program Overview
The Music - Vocal Performance at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a Master 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 - Vocal Performance 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 7
- Tuition: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music - Vocal Performance 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
- Ensemble
- Bibliography & Library Resources in Music
- Seminar in Music Literature
- Graduate-Level Applied Music
- Graduate Recital
- Studies in Music Theory: Advanced Analysis
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 3 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:
- three confidential recommendation letters (not more than two years old) accompanied by a signed cover sheet sent directly by the referee to the address below; and
- a copy of a transcript from each post secondary institution attended. Official transcripts sent directly from the institution in a sealed institutional envelope must be submitted after the student is admitted.\xc2\xa0
- statement of objectives; and
- supporting materials specific to the intended area of specialization for Master\xc2\x92s students, for PhD students.
- Language Requirements: One year of German and either one year of French or one semester each of French and Italian.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 12 months