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Brandeis University

Department of Music

Waltham, MA

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Overview

Department of Music / Department of Music is located in Waltham, MA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA) Musicology
Master of Arts (MA) Composition and theory
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Composition and theory
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Musicology
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Composition and theory

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam General GRE is recommended.
Varies
Thesis Required
Project, thesis
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam General GRE is recommended.
Thesis Required
Other Advanced Degrees Comp Exam Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

89
Applied
15
Accepted
7
Enrolled
17%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline January 15th January 15th Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam General GRE is recommended.
Master's Degree Requirements Transcripts, letters of recommendation, resume, portfolio, music composition exam, and statement of purpose.
Doctoral Degree Exam General GRE is recommended.
Doctoral Degree Requirements Transcripts, letters of recommendation, resume, portfolio, music composition exam, and statement of purpose.

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Types of financial support available Fellowships
Health Care Benefits
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships
Career or field-related internships
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

30
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 3.33%
Black or African American 0%
White or Caucasian 53%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 13.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races Not Reported
Unknown 26.67%

Gender

Male (60%)
Female (40%)

Faculty

21
Total faculty
Full-time - 9
Part-time - 12
Male (14)
Female (7)

Location & Contact

Address 415 South Street
Waltham, MA  02454-9110
United States
Contact Dr. Karen Desmond
Director of Graduate Study
Email: kdesmond@brandeis.edu
Phone: 781-736-3329

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