Master of Music, MM at The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

United States of America, Tuscaloosa

University Rank:#901

The Music, MM at The University of Alabama is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Tuscaloosa , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on July 5, 2027.

About Master of Music, MM

Requirements for Admission

All courses of graduate music study must meet the general requirements of the Graduate School as given in the Admission Criteria section of this catalog.

See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information.

In addition, the School of Music imposes the following special requirements:

The Bachelor of Music degree in the chosen field of study from The University of Alabama or the equivalent from another accredited institution.

In special cases, a student holding the bachelor's degree but without a formal major in the chosen field may be admitted by examination.

All students must take examinations in music history and music theory prior to initial registration. Any required courses or other work specified as a result of deficiencies revealed in these examinations must be completed by the end of the first fall semester after matriculation. A schedule of remediation will be determined by appropriate faculty and the director of graduate studies in music and may include enrollment in MUS 595 Graduate Theory Review and/or MUS 591 Readings in Music History. Students may not earn graduate credit in theory and history until all deficiencies in the respective areas have been removed.

Any deficiencies revealed by analysis of undergraduate transcripts prior to enrollment must be removed within one year of initial enrollment.

Information about the entrance examinations may be obtained from the director of graduate studies in music.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Music, MM at The University of Alabama

Entry Requirements

To be considered for regular admission to the Graduate School, you must have at least one of the following GPAs (on a 4.0 scale):

An overall 3.0 GPA.
An overall 3.0 GPA in your last 60 semester hours.
A 3.0 GPA in your graduate program.

Admission with Permission to Continue

If your GPA is lower than recommended, you may be considered for admission with additional requirements. Please check with your prospective program for more information

English Requirements

PTEMin 59
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

Non-native speakers are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE scores unless they meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) at the time of initial enrollment, they will hold a degree from a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below; 2) at the time of initial enrollment, they will have been enrolled in coursework for at least two years at a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below; 3) they are a citizen or legal resident of one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below. Information on registering for the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE is available online or at U.S. embassies, consulates, Institute of International Education offices, AMIDEAST offices, and other organizations concerned with international education. Note that during the application process we only need unofficial language score reports. Official reports must be sent on admission.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Music, MM at The University of Alabama

How to Apply for Master of Music, MM at The University of Alabama

Copy of your passport
Relevant visa and immigration documents (This includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents)
Unofficial transcript copies from every secondary school you have attended. This includes academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work.
- Include an English translation for all documents not written in English. If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.
- Students graduating high school in Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, The Gambia or Sierra Leone must submit a copy of their WASSCE results and scratch card information (serial number and PIN) in order to complete their application.
Students that graduated 6 or more months ago should also provide a brief statement listing any academic activities since graduation (including any post-secondary coursework at institutions inside or outside of the US, English language programs, study abroad programs, etc.) List name(s) of the institutions and dates of attendance. If you have no additional academic activities, please write a short statement that speaks to your activities during the gap period. In the statement, please include the following and send to International Admissions at [email protected]:
- Full Name
- Address
- High School/Secondary School
- Graduation Date

Master of Music, MM at The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

United States of America, Tuscaloosa