Overview

The Music BA course from the California Lutheran University you’ll study music history and theory to enhance your love of the art and develop a critical ear. Your courses and professors will combine personal attention with musical expertise to nurture your creative growth. You may also choose a concentration to focus on your passion in a specific field, such as musical composition or education.

Our music program prides itself on creating a strong musical education within a nurturing atmosphere. The program is widely respected for its performance ensembles, its classroom teaching and its studio instruction.

Career opportunities:

Thegraduates have become successful singers, instrumentalists, and conductors throughout the country. They have embarked on careers teaching in public schools and universities, working in the church, or managing their own private studios. Others have found music-related work in the media, advertising, arts management, film, television and recording industries, and many others have gone on to graduate studies in vocal and instrument performance, choral conducting and music education.

Career paths:

Music Therapists
Musicians and Singers
Music Directors and Composers
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music and Culture

Music

Music for Classroom Teachers

Applied Music Lessons

Music Theory

Musicianship Skills

Keyboard Harmony

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

Music View 2679 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

Complete Your Application & Essay
Request Recommendation
Submit Application Fee
Transcripts
English Proficiency
Optional Interview

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

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year
Out-of-State

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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