Music (BA)

UMass Amherst

A less intensive degree in Music than the Bachelor of Music; can be useful for double-majoring or pursuing a more generalized liberal arts education. Has similar core requirements to the Bachelor of Music Degree, but does not include the Class Piano or Conducting requirements, and requires six (not eight) semesters of private lessons and ensembles. Students must complete the requirements of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, including a Foreign Language through the Intermediate II level.
CIP Code: 50.0901

Undergraduate Bachelors On-Campus / In-Person

Concentrations

Keyboard | String | Vocal | Wind/Percussion

Possible Career Paths

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Musicians and Singers

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.