Overview

The Jazz Studies BM program from New York University includes a range of liberal arts core courses, including introductory study of the humanities, social sciences, science, and quantitative reasoning, as well as classes in music history, music theory, aural comprehension, and keyboard harmony and improvisation.

Jazz performance and composition students can design a course of study that includes two private lessons per semester as well as a secondary lesson selected from within the music department. Aside from a significant jazz curriculum, you can also select from a wide variety of courses in screen scoring, music technology, and music business.

Careers and Outcomes

Prepare for your career as a professional musician with a breadth of instruction modeled after real-life industry experience. You’ll have access to celebrated jazz musicians and entrepreneurs, from one-on-one coaching to live interviews, and performance opportunities at landmark venues throughout New York City, such as the Blue Note Jazz Club, the Village Vanguard, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, and Jazz Standard.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Reasoning

Physical Science

Jazz History

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Afro-Cuban Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

130 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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.

English requirements

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135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standardized test scores
A Self Reported Academic Record (SRAR).
English language testing if you have not completed at least 3 years of study where English is the sole language of instruction at the time of application submission and English is not your first language.
Records of all college work that you have received academic credit for and does not appear on your high school transcript.
The Common Application Mid Year Report with updated academic record if mid-year grades are available.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year
Out-of-State

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers and Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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