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Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Studio Music

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Jazz-focused professional music degree with instrumental or vocal emphasis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Music in Jazz and Studio Music. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Music teacher (K-12
College
Private studio)
Arts administration and concert programming
Orchestra and ensemble musician
Recording engineer
Composer and arranger
Session musician
Songwriter and producer
Tour manager

Curriculum

Music theory
Ear training
History and jazz studies with applied lessons and jazz ensembles
Taken with an instrumental or vocal emphasis. Students apply and audition for the concentration after the first semester jury. No minor is required
and the degree totals 120 credit hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with at least 3 academic years of transcripts (English translation)
Diploma or leaving certificate/GED
SAT/ACT if applicable
Passport
Bank statement for 2 semesters
Transfer applicants submit college transcripts.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with at least 3 academic years of transcripts (English translation), Diploma or leaving certificate/GED, SAT/ACT if applicable, Passport, Bank statement for 2 semesters, Transfer applicants submit college transcripts.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Secondary School Transcripts
School Completion Certificate
English Proficiency Evidence
Financial Support Statement
Bank Statement.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,000 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$35,500 USD

Program details

Campus	Conway Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department	Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.