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Master of Science - Recording Arts (MSRA)

University of Colorado

Denver — Denver, Colorado, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 19,738
Application Fee
USD 75
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description Recording arts is a field that deals with all aspects of recorded music and sound including mixing, mastering, production, sequencing, calibration, live sound reinforcement, and post-production. The programs refine student skills in sound recording, aesthetics, multi-track recording, digital signal processing, automated mixing, synchronization, stereo imaging and monitoring, mastering and post-production. The program recognizes the need for pedagogy degrees. Pedagogy is synonymous with teaching, and this program includes a survey of available resources for audio education. The curriculum offers an interdisciplinary approach including physics, acoustics, engineering, music, broadcast, medicine, psychology, multimedia, theatre and film/video. The program emphasizes design and development of new methods and materials. CU Denver’s Master of Science in Recording Arts has the only pedagogy track in the nation. This graduate degree is designed to: Prepare students for careers in audio applications for the fields of mass communications, education, arts, and the entertainment industries. Help professionals advance their careers. Helps to prepare music educators of the future. Graduate courses constituting the core of the MSRA advance the artistic, pedagogical, technical, and problem-solving abilities of the enrolled students. Elective courses allow each student to develop additional skills and knowledge in related areas, including film, broadcasting, education, music business, and the performing arts.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 19,738
Application fee
USD 75
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Denver

Denver, Colorado, United States

1201 Larimer Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is one of the United States’ top public urban research universities. Their impact—on individuals, on Colorado and on the world—is profound, whether they are conducting game-changing research or helping students learn with purpose. More than 14,000 students attend the University of Colorado, its comprehensive campus in downtown Denver. Students can choose from more than 140 programs in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including some that rank among the nation’s best. Through partnerships with business and industry, p...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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