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48 Master's degrees offered by the university
Percussion Studies
At the Percussion Studies MM program from New York University you'll work closely with a renowned faculty – top commercial and symphonic percussionists – in weekly private lessons and participate in repertoire classes that focus on solo performance and pedagogy.
Music Business
At the Music Business MA program from New York University, students will learn to navigate a fast-paced and compelling industry while studying in New York City, the world's music business capital. Combine cross-disciplinary course work in business, finance, the arts, and more, and gain real-world experience working with industry leaders.
Music Theory and Composition - Songwriting
At the Music Theory and Composition - Songwriting MM program from New York University you'll take private lessons in composition, develop specific skills and sensibilities, and acquire a set of tools and techniques necessary to build a career in the constantly evolving music industry.
Design for Stage and Film
Planning a career as a designer for theatre, film, opera, dance, and television? The Design for Stage and Film MFA program from New York University will get you there.
Jazz Studies
Located in one of the world’s most vibrant centers for jazz, this Jazz Studies MM degree from New York University will give you advanced performance training and intensive academic course work with exceptional opportunities in the music industry
Performance Studies
The Performance Studies MA program from New York University offers students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in this concentrated program and earn their degree in one year.
Moving Image Archiving and Preservation
The Moving Image Archiving and Preservation MA program from New York University is a two-year, interdisciplinary course of study that trains future professionals to manage and preserve collections of film, video, digital, and multimedia works.
Piano Performance - Collaborative Piano (Musical Theatre)
At the Piano Performance - Collaborative Piano (Musical Theatre) MM program from New York University you will gain collaborative insights working with singers and mentors from the Vocal Performance Program, and engage with Broadway professionals in master classes, lectures, and career counseling. Become a versatile professional theatre musician in the heart of the music theatre industry.
Vocal Performance - Music Theatre
At the Vocal Performance - Music Theatre MM program from New York University you'll perform in fully staged productions under the guidance of professional directors, choreographers, conductors, and designers.
Graduate Film
The Graduate Film MFA program from New York University is an intensive three-year conservatory in the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television that trains students in the art of cinematic storytelling.
Brass Studies
At the Brass Studies MM program from New York University, students will receive the training you need to become a renowned brass performer in a variety of musical genres and environments, from symphonies to jazz clubs.
Music Technology
At the Music Technology MM program from New York University, you'll have the opportunity to work at major recording studios and media companies in the capital of the music industry, and develop expertise in an academic setting that encourages creative experimentation.
String Studies
At the String Studies MM program from New York University you'll perform at landmark music venues, study one-on-one with our internationally acclaimed faculty, be mentored in entrepreneurship, and build a professional career in the modern music industry.
Performing Arts Administration
At the Performing Arts Administration MA program from New York University you’ll combine intensive study with internships at leading New York City organizations. Learn how to imagine creative solutions to emergent problems, think critically, communicate effectively, and manage both human and material resources.
Art and Media
The Art and Media MFA program from New York University is a terminal degree in the visual arts. It is designed as a full-time, interdisciplinary studio art program that sits at the crossroads of practice and theory with a focus on research-based art practice.
Vocal Performance - Music Theatre and Vocal Pedagogy
Study one-on-one with our expert faculty, receive advanced training in vocal performance, and build a vocal repertoire for teaching. At the Vocal Performance - Music Theatre and Vocal Pedagogy MM/Adv. Cert. from New York University you'll perform in fully staged productions, working with professional directors, choreographers, conductors, and designers.
Costume Studies and Library and Information Science
This Costume Studies and Library and Information Science MA/MSc dual-degree from New York University offers a unique combination of specialized content with a valuable professional qualification. Students benefit from their participation in Costume Studies, with its focused curriculum, and from courses on library and information science.
Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and Social Studies Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification
This Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and Social Studies Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification MA program from New York University leads to eligibility for certification as a teacher of theatre and a teacher of social studies.
MPA-JD or MUP-JD
The MPA-JD or MUP-JD program at New York University will prepare you to become a leader, tackle a broad range of challenges, and deliver social change.
Teaching Art, Grades K–12, Initial Certification
At the Teaching Art, Grades K–12, Initial Certification MA program from New York University, students will focus on contemporary art, social justice education, and critical multiculturalism as you prepare for initial teaching certification.