Bachelor of Music: Theory at Portland State University

    Bachelor of Music: Theory at Portland State University

    Bachelor of Music: Theory at Portland State University

    International students can study the Music: Theory at Portland State University at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 26, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Music: Theory

    For students curious about the inner workings of harmony, melody, rhythm, and form, the PSU School of Music & Theater's music theory program offers students a chance to follow a scholarly creative path in a vibrant musical environment.

    The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Music Theory provides a strong music foundation with an emphasis on theory. You'll take advanced coursework in music theory and receive direct mentorship from faculty as you complete a final analytical or creative project. You'll receive individualized applied lessons in performance, participate in ensembles, and have multiple opportunities to study alongside our composition majors.

    Completing this degree will give you the necessary skills in music theory and a supportive curriculum to prepare you for graduate study in the discipline, along with the breadth of knowledge, critical thinking, and expressive skills that can be translated to a wide variety of music-related fields and occupations.

    Prospective music majors must apply to PSU, submit a secondary application to the School of Music & Theater, and pass the entrance audition. Learn more about our application process.

    Music: Theory Bachelor's Degree: Why

    Disciplines

    College of the Arts

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Music: Theory at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate/Exam (Tawjihi), Overall average greater than 80%

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Music: Theory

    Most of our alumni go on to graduate school or pursue work in music arranging, music criticism, publishing, or related music careers. Depending on your interests, your options in the music field are wide open with this broad and flexible music degree.

    Recent graduates have forged their own paths in pursuit of graduate degrees, creative work in the music industry, arts administration, and related work.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Music: Theory at Portland State University

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Music: Theory at Portland State University

    Submit Your Application and $60 Application Fee

    Go to Portland State University's online application system and select Create Account. If you have already started an application, or created one for a past term, select Log In.

    Submit Academic Records

    You are required to submit complete academic records. We accept high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, diploma or exam results or certificates. If you have taken any college or university classes, submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. You can submit unofficial transcripts from non-U.S. institutions for review of your application and to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts are required for enrollment, see our official records policy for details.

    Electronic Submission: Transcripts may be submitted via Parchment or sent directly from a school official to [email protected].

    In Person Submission: You can bring these directly to our office upon arrival to Portland State.

    Mail Submission: Submit official transcripts in their original sealed envelopes from all schools attended and mail them to PSU at the address below.

    Portland State University
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    PO Box 751
    Portland OR 97207-0751

    Submit Evidence of English Language Proficiency

    Request official test results to be sent directly to Portland State University by ETS (TOEFL), PTE, or IELTS. Students who meet the academic requirements for admission to PSU, but have not yet met English proficiency requirements, will be admitted to PSU and placed into one of our ESL programs. Review PSU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for more details.

    • TOEFL Code: 4610, department code 00
    • SAT Code: 4610

    Check Your Application Status

    If you have submitted an application to Portland State University, you can log in to PSU's application portal to review the status of your application. You will be notified via email for each document you submit and your admission decision.

    If you are not receiving email communications from Portland State University, be sure to check your @pdx.edu email account. Once you set up your student account all communications will be sent to that email address. If you are not receiving information from us in any email inboxes, please contact us at [email protected].

    Bachelor of Music: Theory at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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