Overview

Areas of study include music history, music theory, ethnomusicology, and composition. Courses cover the history of Western music, music analysis and criticism, world music, and the basics of composition; and explore the theory and analysis of music, harmony and voice leading, topics in music history and popular music, composition and computer music, and music from various regions of the world.

Key Facts

Many students attain departmental honors status by writing a large-scale BA paper or composition. Students may also pursue a minor in music, an increasingly popular option within the College. Students have access to a computer music studio and practice rooms.

An undergraduate degree from UChicago is excellent preparation for further study. Music majors from University of Chicago have been accepted to the finest graduate music programs, including Harvard, Berkeley, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, and Indiana. Many have later secured faculty positions at leading colleges and universities or achieved careers as singers, instrumentalists, and conductors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Harmony and Voice Leading

Topics in the History of Western Music

Musicianship Skills

Analysis of Twentieth-Century Music 100

Electronic Music

Electronic Music Computer Music

Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission and Supplement Essays

Application Fee or Automatic Fee Waiver

Secondary School Report and Transcript

Two Teacher Evaluations

Midyear Report

Test-Optional

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

71325 USD / year

≈ 71325 USD / year
Out-of-State

71325 USD / year

≈ 71325 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71325 USD / year

≈ 71325 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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