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USD 19663

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is designed to provided candidates with broad musical knowledge and applied experiences in a liberal arts context, offering opportunities to integrate music into a variety of disciplines. All Music Department faculty participate in varied instructional aspects of the BA degree, teaching courses in music theory, history, literature, and aural perception, leading instrumental and vocal ensembles, and offering applied studio instruction.

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate:

1. The ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with the elements of music - rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre, texture
2. An understanding of and the ability to read and realize musical notation
3. An understanding of compositional processes, aesthetic properties of style, and the ways these shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural forces
4. An acquaintance with a wide selection of musical literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources
5. The ability to develop and defend musical judgments
6. Ability in performing areas at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the specific liberal arts degree option being followed
7. Understanding of procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles
8. Knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the individual's needs and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the specific liberal arts degree option being followed
9. The ability to read at sight with fluency demonstrating both general musicianship and, in the major performance area, a level of skill relevant to professional standards appropriate for the particular music concentration
10. A rudimentary capacity to create derivative or original music both extemporaneously and in written form

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    44 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19663

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 50

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    15000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    • Destination Buffalo State Grant all international bachelor students annually up to four years if student lives on campus, covers 95% of housing costs.
    • No scholarships for graduate $9,500

    The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides financial awards through several scholarships to international students. Recipients must be matriculated and enrolled full-time at Buffalo State at the time they apply for the scholarships. Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship. 

    NEW DESTINATION BUFFALO STATE SCHOLARSHIP $9,500 yearly

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Must be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) 
    • Live on campus 
    • The scholarship is renewable for up to four years for entering freshman, provided the student maintains a 2.25 grade point average and is in good academic standing.

    The scholarship is targeted to support “non-tuition” related expenses of the recipient including fees, room and board, books, personal, travel along with other related expenses related to special experiences like study abroad, etc.3

    Spring 2025 Scholarship Process

    • Reminder that for spring 2025, scholarships are not included in the offer letters. A separate scholarship letter is sent out up to 2 weeks later (depending on admit date). Admitted students who have not received their scholarships yet should receive their awards on Wednesday, October 9. Scholarship award dates after this are October 23, November 6, and November 20.
    • The process for fall 2025 and beyond will be much better as the scholarship award will be included in the offer letter!

     

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