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Music History

Learn more about studying Music History as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    57,824USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug
  • University ranking
    1401+

Program overview

What the University of the Pacific says about their program:

Though all conservatory students study some music history in order to contextualize musical trends, composers, and individual musical works, the opportunity to major in Music History at the undergraduate level is somewhat rare. Students in a Music History degree at Pacific receive a broad exposure to musical eras and genres that encourages development of communication and research skills applied to music. Music History majors at Pacific have gone on to Ph.D. musicology and ethnomusicology programs, archival and librarianship programs, popular writing or criticism on musical figures, and conducting careers; they have also used music history to inform their performance careers or their work as music educators, analysts, or composers.

You will be assured of several opportunities to practice and acquire the tools of the profession, through coursework and ample independent study and personal attention to your future goals. Recent students have had research projects ranging from Schoenberg’s relationship with Mahler, French baroque music, and individual works by Beethoven and Mendelssohn to examinations of hyperpop, Black opera composers, and women orchestral composers. The department encourages development of broad values regarding the music we listen to, compose, support, or perform.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

Documents required

  • Official transcripts
  • Course-by-course evaluation including GPA
  • Translated transcripts in English
  • Translated course descriptions
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Scholarships at University of the Pacific

  • International Student Scholarships

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    University of the Pacific provides scholarship information for international undergraduate applicants, including merit scholarships for eligible students.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

University of the Pacific provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of the Pacific encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$56,140 per year

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What is the cost of living near University of the Pacific?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,352
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,121
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$150
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$75
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$40
Monthly grocery basket$230
Books and study supplies (monthly)$109
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$14
Gym membership$37

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and pacific.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of the Pacific

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at University of the Pacific.

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