Course variations

Course summary

The Bachelor of Arts curriculum is designed for students with a preference for a broader liberal arts education and additional opportunities for specialized training in music theory and history, as well as performance. This is an excellent choice for students considering a double major.

Program modules

This program core Requirements Common to all Music Curricula: 22 hours. MUS 110, 111, MUSL 111, MUS 112, MUSL 112, MUS 211, MUSL 211, MUS 300, MUSL 300, MUS 351, MUS 352, FNA 101. 55 hours. (Core plus 33 hours.) In addition to the core requirements, the general music student will be required to complete 10 hours of applied music in the principal area and demonstration of upper divisional proficiency in the applied area; 8 hours of music ensemble, of which 3 hours must be at the 300 level (keyboard and guitar students may substitute up to 4 hours from MUS 130, 182, 330, 382); 6 hours to be chosen from the following: MUS 203, 285, 286, 301, 303, 306, 361, 362, 363; MUS 496; and 6 hours of music electives. No additional hours in music may be applied towards this degree.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a graduation from an accredited secondary school. They must meet minimum course requirements as established by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina system. The course requirements should include the following: four course units in English, two course units in foreign language, four course units of mathematics, three course units in science and two course units in social science. A minimum 2.5 GPA on a U.S. scale of 4.0 is required. English proficiency is required of international applicants and is proven by one of the following: minimum score TOEFL should be 71 on the Internet-based exam, 197 on the computer-based exam, or 525 on the paper-based exam; minimum score of IELTS is 6.5 on the academic module; SAT-I Critical Reading score of 450 or higher; ACT reading section score of 20 or higher; Successful completion of UNCW’s ESL program, prior to applying; Having lived in the U.S. for 4 years or more and completion of 2 college-level courses of English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or better. Every applicant interested in pursuing a degree in music at UNCW is also required to audition before a faculty committee in the performance area(s) they select for acceptance into the music program. Students may, if they wish, audition in more than one area. However, once approved in a principal performance area and/or degree program, another audition will be required to change the principal performance area, pursue multiple performance areas, or change from one degree program to another.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of North Carolina Wilmington

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Music