BA in Music - Instrumental in Seattle United States | University of Washington

University of Washington | Seattle United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 42,105
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The UW School of Music provides specialized programs in both musical performance and academic music studies. Students acquire hands-on training through performances, instructional roles, and research projects supervised by faculty experts. Annually, the institution hosts over 100 public events including concerts, recitals, masterclasses, and visiting artist presentations. Our distinguished faculty members maintain active professional careers outside the university, performing with top orchestras, jazz groups, recording albums, and creating compositions for global audiences.

Music students cultivate versatile abilities applicable to performance careers and beyond. They master collaboration techniques, attentive listening, and clear communication - essential qualities prized across artistic, corporate, nonprofit, and various professional sectors.

Career Opportunities
Graduates from the School of Music enter diverse professional fields, holding positions such as:

Performing artist
Music creator
Orchestra leader
Choir conductor
Music adapter
Professional singer


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

The UW no longer requires SAT or ACT scores for most applicants. No letters of recommendation
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.

Tuition USD 42,105

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