Cleveland ,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Music - Popular Music in Cleveland United States | Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University
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Cleveland United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,570
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School of Music offers a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree program specializing in popular music. Applicants may audition in their preferred musical style, and while learning standard notation is part of the curriculum, it's not required for auditions. Performance requirements are fulfilled through the Popular Music Ensemble (MUS 109), featuring a versatile rock band setup. Private lessons cover diverse popular music styles, aiming to develop professional-level skills for today's music industry.
Music majors share a common core curriculum, with popular music students taking specialized second-year theory courses. Elective options span songwriting, film scoring, music production, music business, and global popular music history. Alongside music-focused classes, students can choose electives in complementary fields such as business, communications, or arts administration to enhance their career prospects in the music world.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Highschool/secondary school transcripts and any post-secondary transcripts
Copy of your passport
Students applying as first-time freshmen must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.3 and will have successfully completed 13 core academic requirements:
4 years/units of English
3 years/units of Math
3 years/units of Natural Sciences
3 years/units of Social Sciences
Each academic college has specific guidelines for direct entry. Students not meeting these requirements may be considered for pre-admission into an academic college or admitted to University Studies.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with an overall score or average score across all IB subjects - 23/45
English-language test scores
IELTS - 6 (no part below 5.0)
TOEFL iBT - 78 (no part below 17)
Copy of your passport
Students applying as first-time freshmen must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.3 and will have successfully completed 13 core academic requirements:
4 years/units of English
3 years/units of Math
3 years/units of Natural Sciences
3 years/units of Social Sciences
Each academic college has specific guidelines for direct entry. Students not meeting these requirements may be considered for pre-admission into an academic college or admitted to University Studies.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with an overall score or average score across all IB subjects - 23/45
English-language test scores
IELTS - 6 (no part below 5.0)
TOEFL iBT - 78 (no part below 17)
Tuition
USD
18,570