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Bachelor of Music: Music History
- Cedar Falls, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Master of Music in Music: Music History at the University of South Dakota, offered through the College of Fine Arts at the Vermillion Main 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
- Develop subject knowledge in Music: Music History
- analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- a music historian
- college professor
- music librarian
Curriculum
- Increase your knowledge of music in the western world from classical antiquity to the present. The music history specialization provides graduate-level training in the six style periods and introduction to world music
- preparing you for further doctoral study or for a career as a music historian
- college professor or music librarian.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school with transcripts (generally 3.0+ GPA on a 4.0 scale); transfer applicants submit all university transcripts; proof of English; financial documents. SAT/ACT not required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary school (high school) with transcripts; transfer applicants submit all university transcripts; financial documents required
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 52
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Financial Documents
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,029 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Cedar Falls |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences |
| Department | School of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International Scholars Award: eligible first-year or transfer students are automatically considered for 2000-5000 USD per year based on academic performance, typically GPA 3.0 or higher. Additional competitive awards may require applications. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $23,029 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,646 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 52, Cambridge 169.

