Overview

The Jazz Studies degree from Portland State University offers rigorous instruction in music theory, music history, improvisation techniques, jazz arranging, music literature, research methods, and pedagogy. Students have the opportunity for hands-on experience through participation in ensembles and combos. We also offer individualized applied lessons on your instrument of choice to deepen your knowledge.

Throughout the program, you will receive mentorship and career advice from renowned faculty, as well as opportunities for leadership within your cohort. Our alumni’s skills are in-demand as professional musicians and teachers.

Career opportunities:

Most of our alumni go on to pursue a doctorate or a career as a professional performer or educator at a K-12 school, college, or university. The graduates have also pursued related careers as arrangers, composers, and arts administrators.

Recent graduates hold faculty positions at Portland State University, Clackamas College, and Washington State University, serve on the board of the Portland Jazz Festival, and perform regularly at jazz venues throughout the region.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Music: Saxophone

Applied Music: Piano

Applied Music: Jazz Studies

Applied Music: Composition

Advanced Jazz Improvisation

Graduate Project or Recital

Instrumental Jazz Arranging

Jazz Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for regular admission, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution(s). Applicants who have earned 9 or more letter-graded graduate credits must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent; this graduate GPA supersedes the undergraduate GPA.
Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
Certified translation of transcripts
Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

Tuition Fee

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International

31050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 690 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

31050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 690 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

20835 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 463 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Portland

1271 - 2262 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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