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Bachelor of Music Vocal and General Music Education
Middle Tennessee State University
- Murfreesboro, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Music programme with a concentration in Vocal/General Music Education at the Murfreesboro campus.
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
- Learners studying Music Vocal and General Music Education can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- A&R or talent agent
- Artistic director
- Composer
- Arranger
- Conductor
- Copyright specialist
- Entertainment manager
- Session musician
- Instrument repair and sales
- Marketing and advertising
- Publicist
- Record company manager
- Songwriter
Curriculum
- 128-semester-hour bachelor's degree combining True Blue Core general education with the Music major and a Vocal/General Music Education concentration. Courses include Recital Attendance
- Basic Conducting
- Theory and Aural Skills I
- Theory and Aural Skills II
- Theory and Aural Skills III
- Theory and Aural Skills IV
- Orchestration and Arranging and The World of Music.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official secondary school transcripts (and any college transcripts). Freshman guaranteed admission with a 3.0 GPA
- Or ACT 22
- Or SAT 1100
- Other applicants are reviewed individually
- Transfer applicants need a 2.0 GPA with 24+ hours. English proficiency proof unless exempt (https://intered.mtsu.edu/admission/). Grade guidance from source: Freshman guaranteed admission: 3.0 GPA
- Or ACT 22
- Or SAT 1100
- Otherwise 2.7 GPA plus ACT 19 or SAT 990
- Others by review. Transfer: 2.0 GPA with 24+ hours.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with official transcripts (non-US schools send transcripts from the school email), Transfer applicants with college credit need a NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US colleges, ACT/SAT used for guaranteed admission, HiSET 10+ or GED 450+ accepted, F-1 applicants also submit identity proof and financial certification before the I-20.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- Duolingo 85
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: fall July 1
- Spring November 1. Apply online through the institution's official application portal and pay the 30 USD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts (non-US schools send them from the school email
- NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US college work)
- Proof of identity and English test scores unless exempt. Receive the decision
- Up to 30 days after all documents arrive. Complete the immigration and financial documents for the I-20: passport copy
- Financial affidavit and proof of at least 36
- 500 USD
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,364 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts |
| Department | School of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 128 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,364 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,041 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 85, PTE Academic 59.

