ommitted to fostering critical thinkers and writers, the master of arts in musicology offers a wide range of courses in classical and vernacular Western and non-Western music. Courses focus on the study of music in its historical, analytical and cultural contexts. Master’s candidates may also pursue a dual degree with a master of music in performance.
A master’s thesis may draw on topics from a variety of sub-disciplines, including:
Historical musicology
Popular music studies
Jazz history
Ethnomusicology
Music technology
Musicology at Harvard offers intensive training in historical and cultural approaches to the study of music. While our program has...
Learn MoreWelcome to musicology at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music! We offer courses in the history of Western...
Learn MoreThe PhD in musicology is oriented toward preparing students for scholarly research and teaching, aiming for breadth and depth in...
Learn MoreThe Music Department offers degrees at both the master’s and doctoral levels. The PhD is offered in ethnomusicology. Coursework takes...
Learn MoreThe Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame is one of the leading centers in the United States for...
Learn MoreWe are a creative and comprehensive centre of musical research excellence, in composition, ethnomusicology, film and screen music studies, musicology...
Learn More