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MA and DMA Music

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of California Santa Cruz

Program Overview

The Master of Arts (MA) in Music with an emphasis in composition, ethnomusicology, or performance practice (including conducting). The Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Composition with tracks in computer-assisted (algorithmic) composition or world music composition.The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music with an emphasis in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary studies.

Program Key Stats

$37900 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Personal history/statementStatement of PurposeWriting SampleCurrent GRE Scores (General Test only)Three letters of recommendation (MUST be submitted online)Transcripts. It will now be possible to upload unofficial transcripts for the application. Official transcrips will not be required until an admitted student accepts. If you are a non-native English speaker you will be required to take an English language competency exam. UC Santa Cruz accepts the TOEFL or IELTS test. Official scores must also be sent

Career Options

  • Arts administration
  • Broadcasting
  • Composition
  • Conducting
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Film music
  • Music arrangement
  • Musicology
  • Performing
  • Recording
  • Teaching

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