Overview

At Music Theory from University of Louisville students apply these core skills to the study of a broad musical repertory.

Graduates with Music Theory from University of Louisville will:

work closely with our faculty to develop their interests in research and pedagogy

prepare themselves for careers in teaching and performance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory Review

Music History Review

Bibliography and Research Methods

Music Theory

Advanced Chromatic Harmony and Analysis

Advanced Post-Tonal Theory and Analysis

Advanced Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Louisville, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 293 other Masters in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelors in Music degree (or the equivalent based upon review)

Minimum GPA of 2.75 from previous undergraduate and graduate work

Submit portfolio of work

Completed application for admission, including the $65 application fee

Official transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

A Letter of Interest for Graduate Teaching Assistantships or Departmental Service Awards.

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Financial Statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31108 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31108 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15304 USD / year

≈ 15304 USD / year

Living costs

Louisville

United States

897 - 1421 USD / month

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Graduates with Music Theory from University of Louisville will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Louisville

Financing

Funding

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