Overview

Music is offered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Graduate Assistantships are available to students pursuing the Master of Music.

Key Facts

Graduate curricula provides advanced preparation for professional work as a teacher and/or performer
Students must successfully complete placement examinations in music theory and music history/literature (or the review courses MUS 500a, b) and a performance audition (if required for the student’s specialization)
Certificate degrees are designed to appeal to teachers seeking additional professional training and career opportunities
Many students choose to pursue a certificate alongside an MM, with certain courses counting toward both degrees

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Education

Performance

Choral Conducting

Instrumental Conducting

Jazz
Piano Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edwardsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate School application and $40 fee
Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in music and at least a 2.8 (A=4.0) overall GPA in undergraduate work.
International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
An applicant in music education must have state certification in music
An applicant in performance must pass an audition.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

8984 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8984 USD / year

≈ 8984 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8984 USD / year

≈ 8984 USD / year

Living costs

Edwardsville

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Edwardsville

Financing

Funding

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