Bachelor in Music (Bachelor's)

Applications for the Jan 2027 intake are open until Nov 15, 2026, while tuition is Tuition rates are subject to change and are based on residency status and credit load. Current rates are available through the university's financial services office..

This programme is designed for students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music. It emphasizes performance, theory, and historical study through ensemble participation and academic coursework. Students engage in applied music study, including private lessons and recitals. The curriculum integrates practical musicianship with analytical and historical understanding of music.

Focus areas include Jazz Studies, Performance, Music Theory, Music History, Pedagogy, Orchestration.

The programme requires 120 semester credits, including 36 credits in music courses, 12 credits in general education, and 12 credits in supporting courses. Students complete a junior recital, a senior recital, and a capstone seminar.

Graduates pursue careers as music teachers, performers, composers, conductors, and music industry professionals.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and meet minimum GPA requirements. A music audition is required for all music majors. Additional materials may include a written statement and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 93% of applicants.

Located in Houston, Texas, Texas Southern University offers international students a campus setting connected to a large urban community. Students can take part in more than 130 student organizations and activities at the Sterling Student Life Center. Housing, dining, career services, tutoring, recreation, counseling, and academic advising are among the available student services. The Student Government Association provides opportunities to participate in university decision-making and campus events.

Academic options span more than 100 programs and 11 schools and colleges, including business, communication, education, law, liberal arts and behavioral sciences, public affairs, science, engineering and technology, and pharmacy and health sciences. The Graduate School, established in 1947 by the Texas State Legislature, offers degree programs in 36 academic fields. Graduate study includes master's programs in business, public affairs, and education, along with doctoral programs in education, public affairs, and science. Research and professional preparation focus on specialized disciplines, interdisciplinary study, leadership, and urban problems.

International applicants should prepare for a document-focused admissions process. Freshman applicants submit an online application, academic records, English-language proficiency results, SAT or ACT scores, and financial documentation showing an estimated amount of $48,568 or more. Transfer applicants need college transcripts, passport and visa records, and at least 15 semester hours with a 2.0 GPA. Foreign transcripts require course-by-course evaluation. Documents not originally in English must be translated in full by a certified translator, with a signed statement confirming accuracy and competence.