Bachelor of Arts - Music - History

For inquisitive students passionate about music, history, and culture, the Musicology/Ethnomusicology program in Portland State University's (PSU) School of Music & Theater is a rare opportunity to explore a scholarly career in a vibrant musical environment.

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Music Musicology/Ethnomusicology will give students a strong music foundation with an emphasis on musicology.  Students will take advanced coursework in music history and world music, and receive direct mentorship from faculty as they complete a final research project. Students will participate in a variety of ensembles, including the opportunity to explore non-western music in their Taiko drumming group or Javanese Gamelan. Students will also get hands-on experience through writing and editing work for their scholarly journal Subito.

Completing this degree will give students the skills in musicology and a supportive curriculum to prepare them for continued academic study in the discipline, along with the breadth of knowledge, critical thinking, and expressive skills that can be translated to a wide variety of music-related fields and occupations. Alumni are accepted into top graduate programs in Musicology and Ethnomusicology and pursue a variety of careers. Join them in this engaging field.

Please note, prospective music majors must apply to PSU, submit a secondary application to the School of Music & Theater, and pass the entrance audition.