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Bachelor of Music in Performance and Composition

California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Professional music degree with performance and composition options.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Music in Performance and Composition. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Performer
composer
educator
scholar

Curriculum

Specialisations in accompanying
composition
instrumental
jazz and commercial music
keyboard and voice within a comprehensive School of Music curriculum. Unit totals are not published on the department page.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation or equivalent; applicants educated outside the US need 3 years of mathematics (algebra
geometry
intermediate algebra) and a competitive GPA; US-educated applicants need A-G courses with C- or better and a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent; applicants educated outside the US need 3 years of mathematics (algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra) and a competitive GPA; US-educated applicants need A-G courses with C- or better and a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 43
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review admission requirements and available intakes for Music in Performance and Composition. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,543 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Fullerton
Faculty or school	College of the Arts
Department	School of Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
111 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.