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Master of Music History

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Music degree on how music interacts with culture, with student research.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Music History
develop creative practice
evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

PhD study in musicology or ethnomusicology
archival and library work
music writing and criticism
conducting
performance
music education

Curriculum

Broad musical study combined with research and communication skills
student-led research and a foreign language requirement
a linked four-year academic plan and the catalogue give the course list.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree with transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; English proof; programme-specific recommendation letters
resume and statement; deadlines and extra requirements set by each programme.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (3-year bachelor's degrees considered); transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; program-specific recommendation letters, resume/CV and statement; some programs require a Financial Certification Form

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,359 - $26,417 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Cedar Falls
Faculty or school	College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences
Department	School of Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Competitive graduate tuition scholarships and assistantships are available in many on-campus graduate programmes at UNI. Tuition scholarships may cover half or full in-state tuition and assistantships provide a salary; availability varies by department and requires a separate application, generally by February 1.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.