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Bachelor of Musical Arts

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Performance-focused music degree with junior and senior recitals.

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 Musical Arts 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

Performance
Church music
Private music teaching

Curriculum

120-hour plan: music theory I-IV
Class piano
Western and world music history
Form analysis
Orchestration and arranging
Music technology
Advanced conducting
Pedagogy of music
Plus junior and senior recitals (two credits each). Prepares for performance
Church music and private teaching.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school (high school) completion with official transcripts
Translated into English if needed
English proficiency
Test-optional (SAT/ACT not needed)
Financial proof for one year for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion with official transcripts, Translated into English if needed, Transfer students need 12+ transferable credit hours and 2.0 cumulative GPA (domestic transfer rule). Test-optional (SAT/ACT not needed for admission).

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

Check entry requirements and deadlines: Fall August 1
Spring December 1 for applicants outside the U.S. Apply online and pay the 50 USD application fee plus the 50 USD international transcript evaluation fee. Send official transcripts (translated into English if needed) and English test scores to score code 6408. Prove one year of funds to receive the I-20
Then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,570 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Wichita Falls
Faculty or school	Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts
Department	Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
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
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.