Bachelor of World Music at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

The World Music is a Bachelor degree offered by West Virginia University on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the Morgantown campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of World Music

The minor in World Music is intended for students with a musical interest outside of Western art music. The required courses focus on the relationship between music and culture and support WVU's vision of diversity and the advancement of international activity and global engagement. Students may participate in the School of Music's World Music ensembles, including steel drums, African music and dance, Balinese and Javanese gamelans, Japanese taiko drums, and more. Optional study abroad programs include a summer music program in Ghana and an exchange program with universities in Brazil.

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all minor courses.

Required Courses	6
MUSC 116	Music in World Cultures
MUSC 477	Music of Africa
Music Ensembles and/or Chamber (May be repeated for additional credit)	6
MUSC 354	Gamelan
MUSC 355	Steel Band
MUSC 356	African Music Ensemble
MUSC 357	Brazilian Music Ensemble
MUSC 358	Experiential Music Ensemble
MUSC 359	Taiko Ensemble
Music Electives:	6
MUSC 110	Fundamentals of Music
MUSC 112	Great Composers in Performance
MUSC 111	Introduction to Music
MUSC 113	American Popular Music
MUSC 114	Music and the Immigrant Experience
MUSC 115	Introduction to History of Jazz
MUSC 118	Music in Appalachia
MUSC 151	Hip Hop Nation: Musical and Conceptual Foundations of a Cultural Revolution -¨
MUSC 161	Aural Theory 1
MUSC 162	Written Theory 1
MUSC 163	Aural Theory 2
MUSC 164	Written Theory 2
MUSC 236	Introduction to Recording Technology
MUSC 311	Introduction to Jazz and Commercial Music Improvisation
MUSC 328	Applied Lessons for Minors
MUSC 499	Global Service Learning
Total Hours	18

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of World Music at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of World Music at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of World Music at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of World Music at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown