See UCLA's minimum requirements for all graduate program applicants.

In addition to the minimum University requirements and those listed above, all applicants must submit a statement of purpose and supplemental materials as specified below.

M.A.: Applicants must submit a research paper as a sample of writing and research skill. Applicants usually have completed a bachelor's degree in music. Applicants with strong musical backgrounds and bachelor's degrees in other fields are welcome, but must supply evidence of their musical training and experience.

No application can be considered until all of the above materials have been received.

Dossiers are reviewed by a committee of the faculty to assess each applicant's potential as a graduate student in this department.

Ph.D.: Applicants are required to hold a master's degree in ethnomusicology or a cognate field such as music, anthropology, or folklore with a significant emphasis in ethnomusicology. Applicants with master's degrees but with little or no background in ethnomusicology should apply for the M.A. program in ethnomusicology.

The specialization in systematic musicology requires a master's degree in musicology, music theory, or other cognate discipline (such as psychology).

All Ph.D. applicants must submit a research paper (the M.A. thesis, if it is available).

No application can be considered until all of the above materials have been received.

Dossiers are reviewed by a committee of the faculty to assess each applicant's potential as a graduate student in department.