Music (Music Theory), BM

USA

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Music (BM) degree with an emphasis in Music Theory is designed to provide students with a broad survey of approaches of how one might think about music. Following completion of this degree, the student might use this knowledge to tutor music theory, use it as the foundation for teaching AP music theory in high school, work in the larger music industry, or pursue further study at the graduate level.

Common Career Paths

You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:

  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Music Composers and composers
  • Musicians and Singers
  • Secondary School Teachers

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Science

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
$36,122.00 (30,19,729) per year
Tuition and fees are based on full-time enrollment, defined as 12–18 credits each fall and spring term.

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

Start date

19 August 2024

Venue

College of Arts and Science

317 Lowry Hall,

COLUMBIA,

Missouri,

65211, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must complete High School Coursework with 13 units (one unit = one year in class) of the following core coursework: Mathematics - Four units (algebra or higher), Science - Three units, Social Studies - Three units, Languages - Two units, Fine Arts - One unit.

High School grades

Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements:

  • GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale
  • Average grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale
  • Average grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale
  • IGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher

If your high school does not use one of the scales listed above, your grades will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 scale. Scores are determined by the AACRAO International Education Services.

English Language Requirements:

Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum DET score of 110 on the test with 3 of the 4 section scores at or above a 100.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the online test with no section score below 17.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no section score below a 6.

Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: a minimum overall Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 180.

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): a minimum overall PTE score of 59.

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

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About University of Missouri

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  • Outstanding facilities across a beautiful campus
  • Dedicated international center
  • Focus on experiential learning
  • Diverse and active student body

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