MMusic Music and Human Learning at University of Texas at Austin

Programme overview

Students in this major study the fundamental principles of human learning and behavior as applied in all aspects of music activity, including performance, perception, composition, analysis, pedagogy, and the role of music in elementary and secondary schools and in higher education. Individual courses of study are uniquely designed to broaden and refine the knowledge and skills of experienced educators, preparing them for advanced careers as teachers and scholars in the various dimensions of research and professional education.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts | Duration: 30 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 30 semester credit hours. Further information about master’s degrees is given in Degree Requirements. Details of departmental requirements are available from the graduate admissions coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission (applies to the programme): All applicants are required to furnish a statement of intent in graduate study and three letters of reference pertaining to their potential for graduate work in music and human learning. Those seeking admission to certain areas of concentration within music must submit prescreening videos before arranging for a live audition on campus. Those applying for admission to doctoral degree programs in music and human learning must submit samples of written work and video recordings of their teaching. Detailed instructions can be found on the Butler School of Music graduate admissions website. Diagnostic examinations in music theory and in music history and literature are required of all students before registration for the first semester of graduate work.

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 entry terms are summer and fall; each graduate program sets its own application deadline.

Graduate application fees: $65 for U.S. graduate applicants and $90 for international graduate applicants; MBA (and dual programs with MBA) $200; MPA $125. Each graduate program sets its own application deadline. Fee waivers are available only to U.S. citizens/permanent residents applying for a first graduate degree (not MBA or MPA).

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/apply

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