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BA in Music

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Boston University

Program Overview

The major in Music prepares students for graduate work and academic careers in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, and composition, and for professional careers in music criticism, music librarianship, music publishing, arts management, and other broad areas of the music and arts industry.

Program Key Stats

$53082 (Annual cost)



29 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.5
32
85

1320
7
90

Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application, Official High School Transcripts, Guidance Counselor Recommendation and School report form, Teacher evaluation, Documentation of Financial Support, Passport Photocopy, Portfolios, Auditions and Interviews, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Careers in Musicology
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Music theory
  • and Composition
  • Music criticism
  • Music librarianship
  • Music publishing
  • Arts management

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