Overview

Under the guidance of our highly respected faculty, music theory majors receive instruction in music theory research and teaching pedagogy. Join the Music Theory degree at University of Houston to learn more.

Key Features

Graduate students have the opportunity to hone their pedagogical skills through the many teaching assistantships available, and all degree programs culminate in the creation of a thesis document.

As part of the commitment to presenting the most current research trends, we annually invite nationally known scholars to speak on campus through the Martha Suit Hallman Lecture Series.

The graduates have consistently garnered admission to high-level graduate programs, published research, and successfully pursued academic careers.

Qualified graduate music students in all degree programs are encouraged to apply for the Music Theory teaching assistantships awarded each academic year.

Music Theory teaching assistants gain valuable professional experience teaching classes in the core undergraduate music theory program under the guidance of a faculty mentor. All graduate teaching assistants receive a stipend.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Musicology

Pedagogy of Music Theory

Masters Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in music.

Minimum GPA of 3.00 for last 60 term hours and 3.00 for all music hours. Minimum 3.25 GPA in all music theory courses in undergraduate degree program.

Submission of TOEFL scores (as applicable) that meet University of Houston minimum standards.

Submission of theoretical/analytical writing samples and other supporting materials, as requested by the theory faculty, providing evidence of appropriate ability in research and writing.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32175 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32175 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15510 USD / year

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Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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