Five-Year BMRA/MA Program at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

Qualified Bachelor of Music in Recording Arts & Sciences (BMRA) students can complete a Master of Arts in Audio Sciences during a fifth year of study. Students in the BM Music for New Media programme may apply with an adjusted programme of study.

Faculty: Peabody Institute | Department: Recording Arts & Sciences | Duration: 5 years (fifth year toward the MA in Audio Sciences) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualified students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music in Recording Arts & Sciences (BMRA) program have the option of applying to complete a Master of Arts degree in Audio Sciences during a fifth year of study. Students in the BM Music for New Media program may apply for this program with an adjusted program of study. Adjustments are detailed here . Interested students should consult with Recording Arts faculty and Peabody Advising. Applications and materials must be submitted to Academic Affairs by May 1 during the student's third year of study.

Entry is for the fall semester. First-year applicants apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision, using the Common Application or Coalition on Scoir.

Transfer students are accepted into the entering sophomore and junior classes for the fall semester only.

First-year deadlines for entry in 2027: Early Decision I November 1, 2026 (financial aid November 15, 2026; decision December 11, 2026; reply January 15, 2027); Early Decision II January 2, 2027 (decision February 12, 2027; reply February 26, 2027); Regular Decision January 2, 2027 (decision March 24, 2027; reply May 1, 2027). Financial aid deadline for Early Decision II and Regular Decision is January 15, 2027.

Transfer application deadline is March 1, 2027, financial aid deadline March 15, 2027, decision release May 14, 2027 and reply-by date June 1, 2027. Applicants apply through the Common Application for Transfer.

The first-year and transfer application fee is $70, or a fee waiver. Johns Hopkins requires standardized testing (SAT or ACT scores, self-reported or official) for first-year applicants.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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