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Bachelor of Music at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

The Music at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of Music

Innovative Areas of Study

The B.A. in Music offers innovative areas of study in performance, jazz, music technology, as well as general music for the 21st-century musician. This degree is a foundation for careers in a range of music-related fields –performance, music technology and recording, concert management and promotion, composition, and private studio teaching – as well as graduate study in music and other academic areas.

Flexible Curricula to Help You Find Your Path

Through the jazz studies option, you'll receive exceptional training through numerous performance opportunities to help prepare you for careers in jazz and related contemporary fields.

The music technology option provides you with the foundation for various careers. You will study music technology and recording, along with music entrepreneurship and the music business.

The performance option trains you in the areas of instrumental, piano, and vocal. This option also gives you a solid foundation in music theory, history and conducting.

Our general music option allows you to design your curriculum by choosing courses to create unique opportunities for distinctive educational experiences.

Unleash your creativity

Refine your skills; practice your craft

Cultivate new collaborations

Connect history with current trends

Become an arts advocate

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Music at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Music

Find your career in:

Hone your craft and become a performing artist.

Teach private lessons to aspiring musicians and performers.

Write music as a professional occupation.

Organize concerts and performances for musicians and artists.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Music at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of Music at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Bachelor of Music at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen