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Bachelor of Music in Music History

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Cincinnati

Program Overview

The degree of bachelor of music (BM) with a major in music history combines the intensive musical preparation of a conservatory curriculum with upper-level studies of music historical periods, genres, composers, cultural topics and world musics, as well as in corollary fields in other arts and humanities.

Program Key Stats

$28754 (Annual cost)



87.7 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
30
85

1150
6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcripts, Common Application School Report, Letter of recommendation, The Common Application including writing prompts and information specific to UC, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL.

Career Options

  • Most careers related to music history require graduate degrees in music history or library science
  • The BM in music history program provides excellent preparation for graduate study in most fields of music
  • Opportunities include music history educator
  • music librarian in a university
  • public
  • private library
  • or other institutional setting
  • archivist or preservationist for a museum or institute
  • music promotions
  • arts management and music journalism

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