M.A. in Music History and Theory
at Stony Brook University, Town of Brookhaven

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M.A. in Music History and Theory
at
Stony Brook University
Overview

Stony Brook University is one of the finest universities in USA. Stony Brook University provides M.A. in Music History and Theory at PG level. The duration of this course is 18 to 24 months. This course attracts students from all over the world.

To enrol in this course, international students must fulfil all the admission requirements. The admission requirement at the Stony Brook University include standardized tests like IELTS.

The first year tuition fees Stony Brook University for M.A. in Music History and Theory is USD 23,100. Moreover, the students must be ready for other expenses such as rent, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹20.50 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

M.A. in Music History and Theory

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M.A. in Music History and Theory
at
Stony Brook University
Fees

For attending the Stony Brook University for M.A. in Music History and Theory, students have to pay the tuition fee as well as the living expenses. The Stony Brook University M.A. in Music History and Theory fee structure varies for domestic and international students.

Foreign students will have to pay USD 23,100 for the first-year of study.

Refer to the table below for the breakdown of expenses for the Stony Brook University M.A. in Music History and Theory cost of attendance:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 20,49,663

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 15ᵗʰ October 2024

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M.A. in Music History and Theory
at
Stony Brook University
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.

A minimum average of B in undergraduate music courses.

Examples of undergraduate work:

For history and theory, and ethnomusicology applicants, essays in music research, analysis, theory, or criticism.

For composition applicants, musical scores, and recordings.

All students entering the M.A. program will be examined in the following areas:

Ear training

Basic keyboard skills (for music history and theory, and composition students only)

The harmonization of a chorale in four voices (for composition students only)

The composition of a passage in free two-part counterpoint in either 16th-century or 18th-century style (for composition students only)

The history of music.

The analysis of music.
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection, recommended to be below 6

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Students who meet the academic criteria for admission, but lack satisfactory English proficiency, may be offered conditional admission

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M.A. in Music History and Theory
at
Stony Brook University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#201	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#101	Political Sciences ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2024

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M.A. in Music History and Theory
at
Stony Brook University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Stony Brook University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Stressful
Easy going

Student Views

63% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.8

Part time work3.6

Post study jobs4.4

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.3

Value for money4.6

Public transportation4

Safety4.9

Indian Food3.9

Permanent Immigration3.8

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M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

Offered by Stony Brook University

4.2

It's a bit challenging to find part-time work in the first semester.

Tips: Come to the university 15 days before the semester starts and look for part-time work. Try to secure one, but if you can't, that's okay. After the semester begins, focus on getting an internship. Reach out to seniors to learn how to apply for internships and connect with people on LinkedIn. It will be a bit stressful and overwhelming initially, so try to manage your time. Concentrate on internships and jobs. It's very important to surround yourself with ambitious friends, as word-of-mouth is key – the more you talk about internships and jobs, the more you'll learn. So, get involved, mingle with people, and attend university events, especially during your first year. Distributed Systems is a good course, but it's demanding. If you're truly interested, go for it; otherwise, maybe not. However, if you take the course, learn it thoroughly and showcase your projects effectively, the market for Distributed Systems is currently strong.

Likes (Value for money): This is the best and most affordable school in New York, but the room rent is high. If you have a part-time job, around 90% of your earnings might go towards rent. The tuition fee is approximately 35,000 dollars. Part-time jobs typically pay around 16 per hour; consider seeking Research Assistant positions, as they often offer higher pay.

Dislikes (Part time work): It's a bit challenging to find part-time work in the first semester, but if you keep searching, you might find something by the second semester. If not, that's okay; you'll likely find opportunities in your second year as seniors graduate. Having a part-time job can significantly reduce your financial burden.

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025Read more

YOTISH

BS in Health Science - Batch of 2029

Offered by Stony Brook University

4.3

Amazing with great career opportunities.

Tips: It's tough to get in as the acceptance rate is 42%, but once you do, you will be able to enjoy scholarship opportunities, a cooperative university, and competitive academics. You will also enjoy overall well-being and no stress, as well as a stress-free, accommodating campus. Job opportunities are high as there is a renowned hospital on campus, which provides hands-on experience. On experience for pupils in courses of healthcare/public. Health and also have a GSU curriculum other than the core curriculum, so this helps a lot when considering fees and expenditure.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): In the USA, immigration is really strict. There are a lot of rules about which visas qualify for permanent residency or citizenship. Because of this, it’s tough to get permanent immigration status on an F1 student visa. Working on campus is only allowed for 20 hours a week, so you should plan accordingly.

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Anonymous

M.S. in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025

Offered by Stony Brook University

4.3

Value for money university to join.

Tips: At the outset, I encountered challenges with food, but I gradually adjusted and found ways to adapt. Although I did not receive any scholarships, I managed to navigate through my university without major financial training. Overall, I am quite content with my university choice, as I believe the education and experience it offers justify the cost.

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Data Science - Batch of 2025

Offered by Stony Brook University

4.2

Public Research University.

Tips: I had the dream of coming to master in USA from a young age after seeing my relatives and others come here. After my undergrad, I did a job for 1 year as SDE and decided to go for Masters. I applied to many universities and the best I got was at Stony brook university MSCS so I decided to pursue my MS in this university. The acceptance rate is an average of around 48%. I have just done my 1st sem. Did 3 subjects and got good grades. There were medium to hard subjects but done with them somehow. Prepare hard for getting into the University as it is getting tough to get into. Consult students who are studying here. It is good for your future. I am satisfied with the university, course and country.

Likes (Indian Food): The Stony Book university is in the middle of New York and there are lot of Indian food here. From South to North every option is available. The restaurant owners are Indians also. The Indian population here won't let you miss Indian food. I prefer cooking myself because New York is so expensive and I still eat outside on weekends. So there is no problem with food options in our country. You'll see a lot of options for Indian food outside Stony Book University.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): This University is good and it's well recognised. Many MNC's visit for placements but due to the current scenario, it is tough to get a good table job after studies. Applying for 100's of internships but getting rejected for all, as situations are bad at present for current job situations. The package varies from degree and it's one of the best universities in New York, so there are a lot of options for Post-study jobs. It will take some time for everything to come back to normal.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

Offered by Stony Brook University

3.5

Part-time jobs are less but tuition fee is also lesser on comparison.

Tips: Stony Brook University is one of the highly ranked university in the US and also the no.1 public university in the state of New York. It can be challenging at times with academics but put in the effort and it should be manageable and one should be able to adjust to the fast paced life as to not fall behind on academics and internships. When it comes to part time, the options are very low for the graduate student and getting one can be considered lucky, so this is not the college if you want to rely entirely on part-time. Tuition fee is low compared to other colleges but housing is expensive. Assistantships are also tough to get if you haven't been offered one on admission

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2024Read more

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M.A. in Music History and Theory
at
Stony Brook University
Highlights

M.A. in Music History and Theory is offered by College of Arts & Science under Stony Brook University, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 1.5-2 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.