Overview

The Applied Music programs from the Drake University are professional music degrees intended for students wishing to pursue careers as performers (as soloists and/or ensemble musicians) and teachers (especially at the college level), although other career options are possible.

Career Options

For most students, an undergraduate degree is only the first step; graduate study will be required in almost every case.

Drake has a proven success rate in placing students in performance degrees at nationally recognized institutions

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Drake Curriculum, required of all undergraduates, is designed to help students meet personal and professional goals as they acquire fundamental knowledge and abilities in ten Areas of Inquiry, including communication, critical thinking, artistic experience, historical consciousness, information and technology literacy, international and multicultural experiences, scientific and quantitative literacy, values and ethics, and engaged citizenship.

Students work closely with their academic advisers to craft a program of study in general education that prepares students for civic and professional leadership.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Musicology Music Composition View 1004 other Bachelors in Musicology in United States

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Choose a pathway: "Test-optional" or "Test score"

Transcripts

English proficiency

Act, sat or csat/south korea (required for test score path)

Test-optional path: interview or essay details

Personal essay (optional)

Letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

51444 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25722 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

51444 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25722 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

51444 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25722 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Des Moines

973 - 1510 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Applied Music.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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