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BA Music at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The School of Music offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music provides students an opportunity to synthesize intensive study of music with a liberal arts education applicable to a variety of career interests. The program includes training in music theory, music history/literature, performance ensembles and applied music.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: School of Music  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music History, Piano, Private Weekly Instrumental or Vocal Lessons, Ensembles, Advanced Study in Music Analysis, Orchestration, and Harmonic Forms, Independent Research.

Career pathways

Career options: Collegiagte-Level Teaching, Academic Textbook Publishing, Music and Arts Advocacy, Music Educator, Vocational Composition and Arranging, Academic and Non-Academic Writing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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