Master of Arts in Music (M.A. (Music)
Catagory: Arts & Social Science
Course Type: Post Graduation
Duration: 2 Year
Study Mode: Regular
About Course
Master of Arts in Music (M.A. (Music) Course Details
M.A. Music or Master of Arts in Music is a postgraduate Music course. It is two years program and the course includes a comprehensive and thorough study and practice of Music as a discipline at an advanced level. The students have the option to choose between Vocal and Instrumental courses. In the instrumental course, the students have the option to take and specialize in any one of the following instruments viz Sitar, Sarangi, Veena, Sarod, Dilruba, Violin, Bansuri, Shahnai, Guitar, Tabla and Santoor. M.A. (Music) course involves the study of music theory, music interpretation and history of music, besides imparting strong musical (vocal & instrumental) skills in a student. After completing the course candidates can find many job options in cultural and heritage places.
Master of Arts in Music (M.A. (Music) Eligibility
- Aspiring students should have passed a graduation degree with Honours in Music or Music as one of the subjects studied in graduation from any of the recognized university/college of the country.
- Some of the very reputed universities and institutes demand a minimum of 45-50% marks in graduation as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this course and some also conduct entrance examination to get admission to their M.A. (Music) degree course.
- Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e. total marks aggregated in the final exams of graduation and the entrance exam.
Master of Arts in Music (M.A. (Music) Duration - 2 Years
Master of Arts in Music (M.A. (Music) Employment Areas
- Advertising Agencies
- Music and Video Stores
- Booking and Talent Agencies
- Colleges and Universities
- Music and Film Studios
- Education Departments
- Media Firms
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Public Relations Firms
- Department of Cultural Affairs
- Entertainment Companies
- Law Firms
- Magazines
- National Archives
- Music Companies
- Performing Arts Centres
- Publishing Firms
- Newspapers
- Music Industry Associations
- Orchestras and Bands
- Production Companies
- Publishing Firms
- Travel and Tourism Departments
Master of Arts in Music (M.A. (Music) Job Types
- Advertising Specialist
- Art Director
- Artist & Repertoire (A&R) Person
- Band Leader
- Composer/Arranger
- Disc Jockey
- Film Music Director/Editor
- Music Attorney
- Music Critic
- Music Publisher
- Music Teacher
- Music Therapist
- Musician
- Producer
- Recording Technician
- Singer/Performer
- Studio Musician