Overview

The Music program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee provides a condensed music education with a strong focus on creativity, collaboration and cross-disciplinary exploration.

The faculty of accomplished musicians and educators will guide you through a curriculum that includes music theory, history and performance, with the added flexibility to move beyond music into other arts and topics. Plus, we offer personalized attention and opportunities to perform in ensembles and recitals, preparing you for wherever you’d like your music journey to take you.

Music Careers

Accompanist

Acoustic Engineer

Arranger

Artist Management

Arts Administrator

Audio Software Designer & Programmer

Audio / Visual Technician

Broadcast Engineer

Chamber Musician

Clinician

Consultant

Collaborative Pianist

Community Arts Organizer

Composer

Concert Production / Promotion

Conductor (Band, Choral, Orchestral)

Curator

Diction Coach

Early Music Performer

Editor

Educator / Education Director

Ensemble Administration

Entertainer

Ethnomusicologist

Event Manager

Film / Television / Theatre / Gaming Composer

Foley Artist

Folk Music Performer

Instrumental Performer

Instrument Building / Repairing / Restoration

Jazz Performer

Licensing Administrator

Luthier

Managing Director

Mastering Engineer

Media Developer

Military Bands / Orchestras

Music Cognition (Science & Medicine)

Music Critic / Journalist / Blogger

Music Historian

Music Librarian

Music Publicist

Music Store Owner

Music Supervisor

Music Therapist

Music Theorist

Musical Theatre Artist

Musicologist

Multimedia Artist

Opera Performer

Opera Dramaturg

Opera Management

Opera Prompter

Orchestral Musician

Outreach & Educational Programming

Peace Corps (Teaching Music Abroad)

Piano Tuner / Technician

Pit Musician

Private Studio Teacher

Producer

Publisher

Radio Manager / Broadcasting

Recitalist

Recording Artist

Record Label Executive

Singer / Vocalist

Songwriter / Lyricist

Sound Designer / Engineer

Sound Technician

Stage Manager

Suzuki Instructor

Studio Musician

Talent Agent / Director

Vocal Coach

Voice Therapist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aural Theory

Principal Instrument

Lessons in Piano

Performance Ensemble

Materials of Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Music View 2672 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The bachelor’s application requirements include uploaded copies of transcripts and degree certificates. Applicants should upload copies into their application online.

Admitted students will be required to provide the original documents to upon arrival to campus. There is no need to mail anything directly to UWM during the application process.

Provide transcripts for all study, including secondary/high school and all university/college study. If the transcript is not issued in English, include an English translation.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22247 USD / year

≈ 22247 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

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

Funding

UWM offers a scholarship for international students up to $6,000 per year. Additionally, students get paid to participate in research on campus, find on-campus employment, and apply for additional scholarships.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Music Careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Milwaukee

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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