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MA Music Theory at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, United States

Programme overview

A master's programme in advanced study of musical structure, analysis and pedagogy, with coursework, research opportunities and faculty mentorship, for careers in teaching, research or preparation for doctoral study.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Musical structure, analysis and pedagogy.

Career pathways

Teaching, research and further graduate study in academic settings and other musical fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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