Overview

This unique and modern Singer-Songwriter programme at the University of Colorado Denver fosters a supportive and collaborative community through collaboration with peers and mentorship from faculty who are active and successful industry professionals.

Denver's thriving music scene is the perfect extended classroom to connect with professional musicians, promoters, and venues.

Career opportunities:

Students develop the skills to live their dream of working as professional touring and recording musicians, performing nationally and internationally.

Singer/Songwriter graduates are uniquely qualified to succeed in music publishing, to work as song pluggers, perform in combos and as studio musicians, write jingles, work in media, teach private lessons, and to be community music leaders.

Others find success at the graduate level, studying advanced music performance, musicology, and music education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ear Training
Piano
Singer Songwriter Ensemble
Popular Music Arranging
Intermediate Songwriting
Music In Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Music Musicology View 378 other Bachelors in Musicology 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

Submit the online application and pay a non-refundable application fee.
You are required to submit complete transcripts from all secondary/high schools you have attended (even if you did not graduate from the school).
If your transcript was issued in a language other than English, you must also provide a certified English translation of the transcript.
SAT or ACT scores are not required; however, submitting them can improve your chances of admission.
For international students: you must provide proof of English language proficiency (ELP) in order to be considered for full admission.

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

33906 USD / year

≈ 33906 USD / year
Out-of-State

31917 USD / year

≈ 31917 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12573 USD / year

≈ 12573 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 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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Tuition Fees

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