Overview

Prepare for your career at the highest musical levels, and study in areas such as music theory, music history and general research.

Enjoy unique opportunities to conduct both professional and student groups across a range of the finest ensembles at Carolina, from choirs and orchestras to the entire range of bands.

Features

Gain advanced knowledge and skills in musicianship[ with the help of this Music Conducting program opffered at University of South Carolina.

Specialize in choral, band or orchestral ensembles. Our expert faculty works collaboratively to offer maximum opportunities for development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Recital Preparation

Document Preparation

Advanced Conducting

Conductors Institute

Lecture Recital

Solo Recital

Advanced Music Research

Ensemble

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general requirements for admission are the completion of master’s degree in music (or the equivalent); an audition and interview; at least two graduate-level term papers that include a title page and bibliography; and the fulfillment of the general requirements for admission to The Graduate School, including the submission of three recommendations.

Applicants in choral conducting must demonstrate diction proficiencies. Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL, the IELTS Intl.

Academic Course Type 2 exam, or the Duolingo exam. Normally, the minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 100 (internet-based) or 600 (paper-based).

The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam is 7. The minimum acceptable score on the Duolingo exam is 120.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13734 USD / year

≈ 13734 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Columbia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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