About the course

The Musicology Program at the LSU School of Music is known for stressing diversity and flexibility of approach while providing a firm grounding in historical and theoretical methods. Students choose their coursework from a broad roster of offerings, including seminars on specialized topics of faculty research. The innovative and collegial faculty, which has been recognized with university-wide teaching awards, works with students to develop techniques of independent research and critical thinking, preparing them for success in a broad array of careers.

　　Students participate in the organization of LSU?s Biennial Music Colloquium and, as a culmination of their work as TAs, teach courses as instructors of record. As part of LSU?s Music Forum, they interact with prominent scholars from all over the United States, recent guests have included J. Peter Burkholder, Ellen T. Harris, James Hepokoski, Thomas J. Mathiesen, Simon Morrison, Rob Wegman, and Susan Youens. Students also become active in the American Musicological Society and one of its most successful chapters, the AMS-S. A vibrant concert life, both on and off campus, allows students the opportunities to continue to pursue their own interests in music performance. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$44,184

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2024	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2024	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2025	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2025	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2025	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2026	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2026	Baton Rogue

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Louisiana State University - Shorelight

A conferred baccalaureate (or equivalent) or advanced degree from an accredited college or university by the expected date of entry into the graduate program.The Graduate School requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (2.5 for non-degree seeking students) for the last 60 semester hours in the previous undergraduate or graduate program.

　　TOEFL

　　Internet-Based Minimum Score: 79

　　Paper-Based Minimum Score: 550

　　Computer-Based Minimum Score: 213

　　IELTS

　　Minimum Score: 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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