Master in Music (Master's)

The program admits students on a rolling basis, and tuition fees for Master in Music (Master's) are 30,100 USD per year.

This programme offers advanced training in music performance and conducting with distinct tracks for instrumental and choral studies. Students receive regular podium time and performance opportunities under faculty mentorship. The programme emphasizes practical experience through applied auditions and diagnostic placement exams. It is designed for those seeking professional development in conducting or performance.

Focus areas include Conducting - Instrumental, Conducting - Choral, Performance - Instrumental, Performance - Vocal.

The programme requires 32 to 34 credits over two years of full-time campus-based study. Coursework includes applied lessons, ensemble participation, and required diagnostic exams, with no separate dissertation or capstone requirement.

Graduates pursue professional careers as conductors, performers, and music educators in orchestras, choirs, and academic institutions.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in performance or music education from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. They must submit official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and complete an applied entrance audition. A non-refundable application fee is required.

The programme totals about 34 credit hours. Campus-based, full-time, 2 years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

Winthrop University has grown into a comprehensive institution serving students through undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Its academic options cover a wide range of interests, with courses available on campus, online and in hybrid formats. Students can shape their studies around their goals, whether beginning college or continuing their education.

The university’s campus is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and its student experience combines academic study with athletics and extracurricular activities. Winthrop Athletics includes 16 NCAA Division I teams competing in the Big South Conference. Club and hybrid sports also form part of campus life, including esports, cornhole and a women’s flag football team scheduled to launch in the fall. Convocation serves as a welcoming ceremony for new and transfer students at the start of the academic year.

International students should begin with the admissions process, where they can find information about enrollment, financial aid, academic programs and student life. The admissions team provides guidance for students considering campus-based or online study. A 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio supports close academic contact, while the university’s range of majors and flexible course formats allows students to match their education with their interests and circumstances.