About the course

The School of Music offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music education, with classes taught by highly skilled faculty with terminal degrees. The music education faculty are committed to teaching and research, and they consistently contribute to the national field of music education. Bringing music into school-aged people?s lives is an exciting and rewarding profession. The thorough music training offered by the School of Music, the mastery of skills required in music education courses, and the chance to participate in the finest ensembles in the region are opportunities that set the UA music education programs apart from all others. Graduates of the UA programs are leaders in the profession throughout their careers.

　　At the bachelor?s level, students may choose an instrumental track, which prepares them to teach middle or high school band or orchestra, as well as elementary general music, or they may choose a choral track, which emphasizes middle or high school choral teaching, in addition to elementary general music. Graduate work develops research skills and the acquisition of advanced teaching and conducting techniques.

　　The uniquely high-quality preparation at all levels, which has characterized the UA Music Education programs for decades, has set the standard in Alabama. The faculty welcomes the chance to discuss what our programs offer with all prospective students and their families. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$121,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Tuscaloosa
Spring (January), 2024	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2024	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2024	Tuscaloosa
Fall (August), 2024	Tuscaloosa
Spring (January), 2025	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2025	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2025	Tuscaloosa
Fall (August), 2025	Tuscaloosa
Spring (January), 2026	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2026	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2026	Tuscaloosa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alabama

Complete, translated, evaluated transcripts for ALL schools attended.The University of Alabama employs a competitive admission process that includes reviewing and evaluating each application on an individual basis for an applicant’s abilities as a student and a scholar.If your high school is accredited in the USA and follows a US American or IB curriculum, you do not have to submit transcript evaluations. Additionally, evaluations are not necessary on IGSCE scores that are sent directly from the testing agency.Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in a 4.0 scale for admission.TOEFL iBT score of 79 and above, TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above,IELTS score of 6.0 or above.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Alabama. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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