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MA Music (Music History and Literature Emphasis) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

Master of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Music History and Literature, under the jurisdiction of the USC Graduate School. The degree totals 30 units.

Faculty: USC Thornton School of Music  |  Department: Musicology  |  Duration: 30 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

MUHL 570 Research Materials and Techniques (2 units); 14 units of program intensive courses from MUCO 501, MUCO 502 and MUHL courses numbered 500-699; 8 units of courses in history, language, literature or the arts other than music; 6 units of electives; a capstone project and comprehensive examination (0 units).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Evaluated on transcripts, a research paper and letters of reference; regular standing requires satisfactory completion of the Music Graduate Entrance Examinations; an academic reading knowledge of a language other than English is required.

Duration: 30 units

Apply through the official page: https://admission.usc.edu/

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