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    Music MA

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    Santa Cruz, USMAIn-person2 years
    $73,542.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    36%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    6
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is a 60-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Santa Cruz, US. Tuition is $73,542.

    About the program

    The program offers emphases in composition, musicology/ethnomusicology, or performance practice, integrating studies in performance, composition/analysis, and research. It culminates in a final project combining an original composition, written thesis, or essay with a related public performance or lecture recital.

    Focus: both

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $26,202.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is $73,542 across 60 required credits.
    Is Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz online or in-person?
    Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is offered in-person.
    How long does Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz take to complete?
    Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    How competitive is Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz?
    Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz reports an acceptance rate of approximately 36%.
    How large is the Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz cohort?
    Music MA at University of California-Santa Cruz typically enrolls around 6 students per cohort.