Overview

Program Description

Students are encouraged to view music in the broad context of culture: communication between the intradisciplinary areas is built into the Music program at the University of California, Riverside, and courses outside the department are either encouraged or required in order to develop an interdisciplinary outlook.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Bibliography

Proseminar in Musicology

Field Methods in Ethnomusicology

Seminar in Performance Practice

Seminar in Western Music History

Seminar in Special Topics in Musicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riverside, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students may apply for a terminal M.A. degree.

Students with a B.A. should follow the requirements for the M.A. for the first six quarters.

Though applicants must provide GRE General Test scores, scores for the music subject area are not required. All prospective students must submit an example of their writing.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24010 USD / year

≈ 24010 USD / year
Out-of-State

24010 USD / year

≈ 24010 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8980 USD / year

≈ 8980 USD / year

Living costs

Riverside

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

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Living costs

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