Overview

Music - Jazz and Contemporary from the University of North Carolina Asheville merges music analytical training with history, anthropology, natural sciences, and philosophy to prepare students for a range of careers or graduate studies.

The University Singers, one of several student ensembles, have performed at the White House, while many graduates have found dream jobs working with top artists like R.E.M. and Alison Krauss.

Careers

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in Jazz and Contemporary Music is intended for students wishing to pursue careers as singers, instrumentalists, composers and arrangers. These students also make up the various jazz, funk, blues, rock, R&B, fusion, and world ensembles as well as a wide range of vocal groups.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Class Piano

Wind Ensemble

String Quartet

Jazz Ensemble: X-Tet

Music Theory

Jazz and Contemp Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Asheville, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 2639 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply online using the UNC Asheville application (CFNC) or the Common Application.
Arrange for your official school transcripts to be sent to us. All freshman applicants are required to submit an official transcript from their secondary school. All foreign academic transcripts must be evaluated by WES, SpanTran, or another NACES approved evaluation service and translated into English.
Two counselor or teacher recommendation forms.
250 word essay or personal statement.
We’ll ask you to share your English proficiency exam scores when you apply – the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test (DET).
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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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Tuition Fee

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International

24848 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12424 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

24848 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12424 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3750 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Asheville

1124 - 1870 USD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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