Erskine College

Bachelor in Music (Bachelor's)

Due West, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

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  • Taught in English
  • No application fee
  • Applications currently open

About Bachelor in Music (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $22,500 per year for full-time students.. Applications for the Jan 2027 intake close on Nov 15, 2026.

This programme is designed for students who want to pursue a career in music performance or church music. It includes applied study in piano, organ, wind, string, percussion instruments, and voice. Students develop practical skills through performance, ensemble participation, and academic coursework. The programme prepares students for professional roles in music through focused training and faculty mentorship.

Focus areas include performance, church music, choral music, instrumental music, piano, voice.

The B.A. in Music requires a total of 120 credits, with coursework distributed across applied music, ensembles, music theory, history, and general education. Students complete a capstone experience through performance or a senior project.

Graduates pursue careers as performers, church musicians, music teachers, or music directors in educational and religious settings.

Applicants must submit a completed application, high school transcript, and audition materials. A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 is required. Auditions are required for all music majors.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 61% of applicants.

About Erskine College

Erskine College began in 1839, founded by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and has grown into a four-year Christian liberal arts college in Due West, South Carolina. Its academic community brings together undergraduate liberal arts, graduate, and seminary education. Students integrate knowledge and faith while preparing for service, leadership, and influence. Christian faith, educational excellence, and community remain central to the college.

About 800 students are enrolled in undergraduate studies, supporting a personalized approach to academics and extracurricular activities. Erskine offers majors and minors in areas including biology, business, English, and education. The 93-acre campus combines classic and modern facilities, including a science facility, a music and math education complex, the Bowie Arts Center gallery and event space, and the Galloway Physical Activities Center. Students eat in Moffatt Dining Hall and campus cafes.

Due West is a town of 1,200 residents in Abbeville County. The town and college, with several antebellum buildings, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The rural setting supports close friendships, creativity, leadership, and belonging. Lakes and recreational areas are nearby, while Greenville, Anderson, Greenwood, and Abbeville are within easy reach. International students should expect a Christ-centered learning community and a small-town campus setting. Erskine's Flying Fleet competes in NCAA Division II as a member of Conference Carolinas.

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