MA Music Education at University of Rochester

Programme overview

The MA in Music Education at Eastman is a research-emphasis degree with no audition required. It offers a Summers-Only option, and full-time students may pursue New York State teacher certification.

Faculty: Eastman School of Music | Department: Music Teaching and Learning | Intake: Fall (December 1 deadline); Spring (October 1 deadline, not for doctoral programmes) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Research-focused study of music teaching and learning; students teach, assist in teaching or help with assessment while enrolled.

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Entry requirements

Eastman School of Music (MA Music Education): an undergraduate music degree (BM, BA, BFA or equivalent), high musical skill, breadth of musical and academic preparation and academic writing skills; teaching experience strongly recommended for Professional Studies; no audition required. Interviews are required for MA and PhD applicants. Eastman School of Music (all graduate programmes): $100 application fee; three recommendations; 2-3 page personal statement; resume or CV; transcripts, with final official transcripts showing degree conferment before enrollment; applicants whose native language is not English submit an official English proficiency test score and a Non-Native English Essay by December 1; programme-specific items such as audition or pre-screening recordings and repertoire lists. Deadlines: Fall 2027 December 1; Spring 2027 October 1 (not available for doctoral programmes).

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.

Intake: Fall (December 1 deadline); Spring (October 1 deadline, not for doctoral programmes)

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