Committed to fostering critical thinkers and writers, the master of arts in musicology offers a wide range of courses in classical and vernacular Western and non-Western music. Courses focus on the study of music in its historical, analytical and cultural contexts. Master's candidates may also pursue a dual degree with a master of music in performance.
A master's thesis may draw on topics from a variety of sub-disciplines, including:
- Historical musicology
- Popular music studies
- Jazz history
- Ethnomusicology
- Music technology
About the Program
Application Requirements
Please review the current requirements on the Musicology studio page.
Degree Requirements
The master of arts in musicology consists of 45 credits in addition to these non-coursework requirements:
- Thesis
- Final written exam
- Final oral comprehensive exam, including defense of thesis
- Superior scores in the musicology and music theory proficiency exams
- Convocation attendance
For more information see the Lamont School of Music Graduate Bulletin.
