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Bachelor of Music BM
University of Texas at San Antonio
- San Antonio, 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
- International freshmen: equivalent of a US high school diploma and 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale)
- SAT/ACT optional; transfer: 2.25 (US college) or 2.5 (foreign college) GPA and NACES credential evaluation of foreign college work; English proficiency; some majors add requirements.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma, Transfer applicants with 30+ transfer hours need a foreign credential evaluation (NACES) for foreign college work, SAT/ACT optional, Some majors have extra requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (exams from 2026-01-21)
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 180 (grade C or higher)
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary school transcripts
- Official English translations where needed
- English proficiency evidence
- Country-specific educational documentation
How to apply
- Check freshman or transfer requirements (2.5 GPA and English proficiency) and the deadline at Apply through ApplyTexas or Common App and pay the 75 USD non-refundable application fee. Have TOEFL and IELTS and PTE and iTEP and Cambridge C1 or Duolingo scores sent by the testing agency and upload translated transcripts. If admitted. Request the I-20 from International Student Services. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and schedule the F-1 visa interview.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,318 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal and Fine Arts |
| Department | School of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | UT San Antonio offers scholarships through its Scholarship Hub and academic colleges. Incoming freshman students and graduate students may apply under their relevant categories. Awards depend on academic criteria and specific program eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Nov 2027
352 days left
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 $28,318 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (exams from 2026-01-21), PTE Academic 58, Cambridge C1 Advanced 180 (grade C or higher), Duolingo 95.