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Bachelor of Music BM
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Pre-professional music degree with focused concentrations.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Music (BM)
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
- Analyse questions and evidence in the field
- Communicate findings clearly
Career outcomes
- Performing artist
- Sound engineer
- Composer
- Music educator
- Music marketing professional
Curriculum
- The Bachelor of Music is a pre-professional degree with concentrations in Music Education
- Composition
- Music Performance and Music Business and Entrepreneurship
- Declared after admission. Full degree requirements are listed in the UT San Antonio catalog.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed or completing secondary school with an official transcript
- Diploma or certificate (certified English translation). UT weights a core GPA on a 4.0 scale from 16 core courses; no minimum published for international applicants. ACT or SAT is required for Architecture and Design
- Nursing
- Music and Engineering; applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students.
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school, Official transcript, Diploma or certificate from the issuing school (certified English translation), ACT or SAT required for Architecture and Design, Nursing, Music and Engineering (incl. Computer Science), Applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale
- IELTS Tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary school transcripts or certificates
- Certified English translations if applicable
- English proficiency evidence
- Admission essay
- Program-specific test scores where required
How to apply
- Check the entry term deadlines: fall Early Action 1 Nov (complete 15 Nov) and Regular Decision 1 Feb (complete 10 Feb). Confirm by 1 May. Apply on the Go Vols application or the Common App with one essay. Pay the 75 USD fee (not waivable for international applicants). Have the secondary school send official transcripts or certificates with a certified English translation. Send an approved English test (TOEFL iBT and IELTS and Duolingo and PTE and Cambridge) unless exempt. ACT or SAT for Architecture and Nursing and Music and Engineering. Confirm your place after admission. Request the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,478 - $40,526 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Natalie L. Haslam College of Music |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Global Ambassador Scholarship offers eligible incoming first-year international students 10000 to 15000 USD annually for the published 2026 to 2027 academic year. A minimum 3.0 GPA and timely admission application are required. Other departmental scholarships may have separate eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
52 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 5 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,478 - $40,526 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale, IELTS Tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53.