Overview

Graduate students in Music at Tufts University have the unique opportunity to study broadly across four exciting sub-disciplines—composition, ethnomusicology, musicology, and theory—while receiving a focused training in one of them.

The MA program's small size allows you to create a tailored program of study specific to your academic interests and future goals, including interdisciplinary projects that don't easily fall within traditional lines. The program encourages both immersion in a chosen field as well as creative thinking across disciplines.

Key Facts

You will have the opportunity to perform original artistic work and conduct original research in a setting that emphasizes the link between academic knowledge and civic engagement.

The Tufts Music Program has a strong track record of placing students in their top-choice doctoral programs. Over the past several years, students have been accepted to Yale, Princeton, Harvard, Duke, the University of Chicago, UCLA, University of Virginia, King's College London, University of California at Santa Barbara, University of Maryland, University of Toronto, University of Washington, and New England Conservatory, among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Music

Western Music

Music Theory and Musicianship

Private Lessons

Sound and Structure

Composition for Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Medford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee

Resume/CV

Personal statement

Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable

Transcripts

Three letters of recommendation

Writing sample

Applicants intending to concentrate on composition should submit at least one score.

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

25485 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25485 USD / year

≈ 25485 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25485 USD / year

≈ 25485 USD / year

Living costs

Medford

United States

1458 - 3019 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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Scholarships Information

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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

Medford

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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