Overview

After completing a core that focuses on listening, writing, and thinking about the ingredients, construction, context, and meanings of a diverse array of music, students select classes in

sound technologies

music and cultural history

ethnographic approaches

composition

analytical skills

applied music-making

The Music curriculum at the University of Cincinnati is flexible, and students design their music coursework to emphasize particular skill areas or to complete a broader course of study that samples from all areas. More than half of the coursework will allow you to explore courses outside of music. Ample electives allow for the possibility to explore additional fields of study, including double-majors, minors, certificate programs, study abroad opportunities, and coursework in law, medicine, business, engineering, etc. These experiences culminate in an individual capstone research project with a CCM faculty member. Because of the liberal arts focus of the bachelor of arts degree, students primarily interested in performance should apply to a bachelor of music degree in their chosen specialization.

Success

The BA in Music degree combines studies of sound and culture with a broad general education in arts, sciences, and music. Successful students will acquire skills in writing, reasoning, collaboration, performance, and analysis, and will demonstrate creativity, intellectual curiosity, strong academic abilities, and the desire for a broad liberal arts education.

Career

The BA degree is a flexible gateway to careers in music and allied fields, including music promotions, arts administration, music therapy, journalism, ethnomusicology, musicology, music theory, composition, songwriting, commercial music production, and library science. The program emphasizes skills in reasoning, speaking, writing, listening, analyzing, composing, and performing, with a special emphasis in one or more areas tailored to the student’s passion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music of the World's Peoples

World Music Online

Music Where You Live Online

Ethnographic Methods

Legends of Dance in America Online

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Complete Common Application
Pay $100 non-refundable fee
Submit official School transcripts
Submit official test scores
Submit letter of recommendation (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29728 USD / year

≈ 29728 USD / year
Out-of-State

29728 USD / year

≈ 29728 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14394 USD / year

≈ 14394 USD / year

Additional Details

Metro Rate: $14,576 per year.

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

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Living costs

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