Harmonize Your Interests
Your focus in a music discipline will be complemented by a broad liberal arts experience. This combination will prepare you for careers that use the arts, writing, creativity, expression, and imagination across many job areas nationally and globally. You can choose from tracks in performance, music in culture, or music technology.
Curriculum and Courses
Depending on the track you select, your curricular requirements will differ. All BA in Music students take core music courses in music theory and music history, in addition to specializing in their track (Performance, Music Technology, Music in Culture).
MUS 101 Theory of Music 1
MUS 212 History of Western Music
MUS 160 Functional Piano
Career Options
The BA in Music degree prepares students for a variety of career paths. Some of our graduates work in the music field as freelance artists or private teachers, while others find jobs in related fields such as arts management. Because the BA in Music degree works well as a double major, many students in this degree program go on to pursue careers in medicine, business, industry, or academia.
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January 2025
Miami University
Oxford Campus,
501 E. High Street,
OXFORD,
Ohio,
45056, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
August 2025
Miami University
Oxford Campus,
501 E. High Street,
OXFORD,
Ohio,
45056, United States
Completion of formal secondary education in a pre-university curriculum
Completion must include the awarding of a diploma or the issuance of a leaving certificate or matriculation certificate generally recognized as the educational qualification necessary for admission to higher studies.
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT), including Paper and Home Editions: 80
IELTS and IELTS Online - 6.5
Duolingo English Test (DET) - 110
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and PTE Academic Online - 53
Application deadline: Priority Decision Deadline – Dec/01 for Fall Semester; International Regular Decision Deadline - Apr/01 for fall; Dec/01 for spring.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students who are driven to achieve the highest quality education will be given every tool to succeed at Miami University.