Study Master of Arts in Music Theory at University at Buffalo - SUNY in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

Master of Arts in Music Theory

USA

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What will I learn?

The program in music theory builds upon a curriculum that is deeply rooted in the best theoretical traditions, while also exploring innovations in the field. Our working assumption is that the goal of music theory is to serve music, and that the best theorists are those who have the most interesting things to say about the music they care about. Graduate seminars in tonal theory constitute parallel streams for all graduate students, culminating in analysis seminars and theoretical projects.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
US$25,740.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected February 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

North Campus

Flint Entrance,

Amherst,

Massachusetts,

14260, United States

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
US$25,740.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

North Campus

Flint Entrance,

Amherst,

Massachusetts,

14260, United States

Entry requirements

For international students


To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:

A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.). Not all programs require test scores.
Letters of recommendation.

 

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