Overview

The Music History and Literature from California State University Fullerton emphasizes the academic study of music for students who wish to prepare for graduate work or who simply seek greater exposure to music history and literature. The M.A. degree in music history provides students with close faculty mentoring and flexible study plans tailored to individual interests.

Career Path

Graduates of both programmes are prepared to enter careers in music and related fields and to continue their studies at the graduate level. CSUF music history majors have researched a wide array of thesis topics, and have gone on to advanced graduate study in musicology and ethnomusicology at institutions such as the University of Michigan, University of Washington, Claremont Graduate University, and University of California, Riverside.

Music history faculty members regularly employ their research interests in their teaching; their specialties range from the Baroque period to contemporary music and represent a variety of scholarly methodologies in historical musicology and ethnomusicology.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Music Theory/Musicianship

Music History/Literature

Applied Study/Recital

Music Electives

Major Performance Ensemble

Conducting or Composition

Senior Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

History Music Literature View 1569 other Bachelors in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

First-year students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Complete the 15-unit comprehensive “A-G” pattern with a grade of C- or better by high school graduation.

"A-G" requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment.

Earn a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score (MFAS) as described below. Minimum MFAS will fluctuate each term based on the strength of the applicant pool.

Prepare application materials such as transcripts, test scores (AP/IB), current and planned courses, annual household income, citizenship status and social security number (if available).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13432 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13432 USD / year

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In-State

6838 USD / year

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Living costs

Fullerton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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