University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina

1705 College Street, Columbia, South Carolina, USA

International Direct - Bachelor of Music - Performance - Woodwinds

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The University of South Carolina School of Music prepares musicians for professional careers and leadership in music teaching, performance, composition, research and related fields, offering more than 20 degree programs. With a combination of passion and pragmatism, nurturing and virtuosity, cost and value, depth and breadth of opportunity, the School of Music provides a perfect balance of high musical standards, a caring environment vested in student success, and career and musical life preparation.

The Bachelor of Music degree offers an excellent general education combined with rigorous training in an area of emphasis (composition, jazz studies, music education, music theory or performance). One-on-one training with world-class faculty and visiting artist/teachers and diverse performance opportunities prepare graduates for the challenges of a career in music.

Students can choose one of several areas of emphasis for their bachelor’s of music degree:
  • Composition Area
  • Jazz Studies Area
  • Music Education Area
  • Performance Area
  • Theory Area

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

July 10, 2024

Submission deadline

April 14, 2025

Open date

July 10, 2025

Submission deadline

July 10, 2025

Open date

June 2, 2025

Submission deadline

December 2, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$18880 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$36086 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fees: $2,400 per year
Non-Refundable Deposit Fee: $2,000 (one-time)