Berklee College of Music Undergraduate Programs
The undergraduate programs at Berklee College of Music include a rigorous core curriculum, instruction on a range of principal instruments, and a wide variety of majors and minors, all taught by Berklee's faculty of talented and experienced professionals.
Bachelor of Music
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Undergraduate music studies in 15 majors covers a wide range of industry areas from performance and composition to entrepreneurship and production.
Bachelor of Arts
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The B.A. in Music Industry Leadership and Innovation program gives you a foundation in design thinking and strategic leadership. With no audition or instrument proficiency required, the program provides access for non-musicians/performers to pursue a career in the music industry.
Minors
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More than 30 minors and specializations are available, each offering specialized courses of study designed to expand your knowledge beyond a declared major.
Principal Instruments
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You'll declare a principal instrument from among an extensive—and growing—list of instrument options. Performance majors may also pursue studies on a secondary instrument, and student-organized recitals and sessions afford all students to opportunities to explore more instruments.
Institutes
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For those interested in deeper exploration of a particular genre, field, or discipline, Berklee's institutes are designed to help you develop specialized expertise and trailblaze new directions in several key areas.
Internships
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Students who pursue internships find that the accompanying real-world, hands-on experience is invaluable. Plus, you'll earn college credit at Berklee while applying the knowledge you gain in the classroom to contemporary practice.
Core Music Curriculum
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Featuring courses in arranging, ear training, harmony, and music technology, Berklee’s time-tested core music curriculum will provide you with the solid foundation you need to improve your musicianship.
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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For undergraduate degree program students, Berklee’s liberal arts and sciences curriculum presents an education that will help you develop not only as a musician, but as a well-rounded individual informed by studies in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Study Abroad in Spain
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Berklee College of Music undergraduate students have several opportunites to study at Berklee's dynamic international campus in Valencia, Spain.