Bachelor of Music: Majors
Berklee College of Music offers undergraduate music studies in more than a dozen majors covering a wide range of industry areas, from performance and composition to entrepreneurship and production.
Undergraduate Programs
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Music Degrees and Diplomas
In the Bachelor of Music degree program, studies in your major are combined with liberal arts courses, affording you a broad context in which to study and pursue your objectives in music.
The professional diploma program is almost entirely devoted to the study of music. It includes liberal arts courses and is not offered for music business, music therapy, and music education majors. If accepted to the diploma program, you can switch to the degree program while enrolled at Berklee College of Music if you meet certain academic requirements.
Berklee College of Music offers two innovative Bachelor of Arts programs that allow you to study music from a unique angle. In Black Music and Culture, you’ll train to become a Black music scholar and versatile musician while building a strong foundation through Berklee’s core curriculum; an audition is required for this program. In Music Industry Leadership and Innovation, you’ll transform your passion for music into strategic leadership; no audition or instrument proficiency is required.
Double Majors
Students may combine many of Berklee College of Music's majors, depending on the nature of the program. The double major program requires at least a five-year course of study. Double majors require extensive planning and preparation. Learn more about double majors.