Bachelor of Arts in Music

USA

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Arts in Music program of study is designed to offer students a broad-based liberal arts degree in music. Core coursework includes classes in music theory and musicianship, music history, keyboard skills, applied lessons, and participation in major ensembles. The Bachelor of Arts program is intended as a cultural course or as a preparation for graduate study but not as preparation for a performance or teaching career.

Whether your interests lie in performance, music education, technology or other areas, music can be a rewarding career choice.

Comprehensive music curriculum combines:

traditional classroom instruction

individualized instruction

practical experiences

Career Opportunities

Degrees and Preparation

A degree in music offers a variety of career options, such as:

instrumentalists

singers

music directors

composers and arrangers

production

business

communications

law

music education

Which department am I in?

Buchtel College of Arts and Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$17,286.00 (14,58,488) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Buchtel College of Arts and Science

College of Arts & Sciences Building,

University of Akron,

AKRON,

Ohio,

44325, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

New Freshman

You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.

All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.

Minimum requirements for English proficiency:

TOEFL iBT: 71

IELTS: 6.0

SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500

ACT English: 18

Duolingo English Test (DET): 95

CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169

PTE: 48

GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135

Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Akron

Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.

  • Vibrant student community from 70 countries
  • Excellent range of study majors to choose from
  • Highly regarded for Business & Polymer Engineering programs
  • 95 percent graduates employed or in further study in 6 month