Master of Music Theory at University of Hartford

    Master of Music Theory at University of Hartford

    Master of Music Theory at University of Hartford

    The Music Theory is a Master degree offered by University of Hartford at its main campus in Hartford , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 28, 2027.

    About Master of Music Theory

    The Music Theory program at The Hartt School is designed to prepare you for graduate studies, teaching, or a research career. Our students study tonal harmony, tonal analysis, modern techniques, tonal counterpoint, modal counterpoint, keyboard harmony, score reading, orchestration, and music theory pedagogy.

    The diverse backgrounds of Hartt's Music Theory faculty allow theory majors to approach music from multiple angles, gain appreciation and respect for varied perspectives, and ultimately shape an intellectual approach to music theory that best suits them. 

    Degrees Offered

    • Bachelor of Music
    • Music Theory Minor
    • Master of Music
    • Doctoral Minor
    The program is designed to prepare you for graduate studies, teaching, or a research career.

    Disciplines

    The Hartt School

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Music Theory at University of Hartford

    Entry Requirements

    Transcript Evaluations

    All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) member such as WES, IEE, or SpanTran. If the transcript is written in English, a course-by-course evaluation is still required, as grading systems vary from country to country.

    Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Engineering, and Master of Science in Engineering programs will accept official international transcripts received directly from the institution (transcripts uploaded by the applicant is considered unofficial) but reserve the right to request an evaluation.

    Submit English Proficiency Scores

    Students who are not from majority native-English speaking countries are required to submit English proficiency test scores from TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, or Duolingo.

    Submit Your Deposit

    Once accepted, international students must submit their $300 deposit via the application portal prior to an I-20 being issued. The deposit is a prepayment of tuition and will be applied to the student's future tuition bill. If a student’s visa (F1 or J1) is denied, the student should email a copy of the denial letter to [email protected] to request a refund.

    Once you are accepted to the University of Hartford, please visit the Accepted Student Resource page for information on next steps.

    Request an I-20

    After your tuition deposit is paid, the Office of Graduate Admission will email you with instructions on how to request an I-20.

    Students will be required to submit a passport, and financial documents that indicate financial capability and responsibility for at least the first year of enrollment (tuition, fees, and living expenses). Supporting financial documents from a financial institution with current U.S. dollars exchange rates must be provided within 6 months of enrollment. If you are not personally funding your tuition, your sponsor must submit a sponsor certification and submit official financial documentation. If you have questions related to estimated expenses please email [email protected].

    Once your I-20 is issued, the International Center ([email protected]) will send an email to your University of Hartford email address with instructions to retrieve your I-20.

    Apply for a Student Visa

    The University is a SEVP approved institution authorized to enroll F-1 and J-1 students and scholars. For a step-by-step guide to applying for your visa, review the International Center's guide.

    Submit Your Immunization Records

    The Immunization Record Form must be completed and uploaded to the Health Services Student Portal prior to move in. Forms may be downloaded from Health Services. For more information and access to the portal, visit: hartford.edu/health-forms.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Music Theory at University of Hartford

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply for Master of Music Theory at University of Hartford

    International applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their graduate application:

    International applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their graduate application:

    • Online application: All applicants must submit an online application and supplemental documents according to the program requirements.
    • Application fee: International applicants who incur the expense of having their non-U.S. academic degrees evaluated, have their $50 application fee waived; Common Application System (CAS) applicants are responsible for processing fees charged by CAS; International students applying to The Hartt School are still responsible for a $40 audition fee.
    Master of Music Theory at University of Hartford
    University of Hartford
    University of Hartford
    United States of America

    United States of America, Hartford

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