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Apply for Commercial Music: Songwriting or Production - BA/BMus

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Program facts

  • Program type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    40,572 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    August, January, May

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Program Overview

What Lipscomb University says about their program:
"The Nashville music scene is thriving, with people coming from all over the world to make music in a thousand different ways. So learn from those who know the music business best. Let us prepare you to be an industry professional. We'll teach you more than industry skill. Our mentor-based approach to the teacher-student relationship drives every academic decision we make. We will give you the tools you need to adapt to a changing industry.


You'll have small-class access to excellent resources and top-notch faculty. Scholars, musicians and entrepreneurs with hearts for mentoring guide our seminar-style classes and ensembles. Take up the opportunity for extended time with Music City professionals as you learn about the ins and outs of contemporary music. We can develop your unique gifts in performance, songwriting, production or business into a career where you can serve and work successfully."

Admissions requirements

We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Graduated from secondary school, or equivalent

English requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 80
  • TOEFL PBT: 550
  • Duolingo: 105

English proficiency waivers

  • ACT 20
  • SAT Critical Reading 480
  • Native English speaker
  • At least 4 years in an English-speaking Institution
  • Studies Completed in a Recognised English speaking Country

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Transcript evaluations
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Application essay
  • Interview

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: US$37,152 per year

Funding

Trustee Scholarship

  • Amount: Full tuition
  • Requirements: 30 or higher on the ACT or 1360 or better on the SAT or a 97 or higher on the CLT, including superscores. Additionally, applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5.

Incoming international students who are first time freshmen or first time undergraduate transfers may be considered for an International Student Scholarship. Upon admission to the University, the Admissions Counselor will send the scholarship application to the student.

Visa requirements for Lipscomb University

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USA student visa requirements