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    Program Detail

    Music (MA - Ethnomusicology, Music Education, Music History, or Music Theory)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF ARTS (MUSIC)
    CIP Code: 50.0901
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Asst Director for Admissions
    Program Website
    +1 206-685-9872
    SoMadmit@u.washington.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Bachelor degree or equivalent in music or music performance from an accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.
    Additional Instructions
    Note that there's no need to wait for your online recommendation letters to arrive before you submit this online application and the other requested materials. The recommendation letters will automatically be uploaded to your submitted application as they arrive.

    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/02/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/02/2024

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Application Materials


    Essay
    3 Recommendation(s)Statement of Purpose
    Required Official Test Score: GRE