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Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

Study Group - James Madison University

USA,Virginia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 25,498/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Virginia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1908

Total Students: 21,496 +

Int. Students: 214 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Music degree offers six specialized majors: performance, composition, music industry, music education, jazz studies and music theatre. All music majors must complete the General Education program and a 30 credit hour core program of music courses common to all the majors' curricula. The remaining hours are specified under each of the various majors and concentrations.

All undergraduate music majors must perform on the primary instrument in one assigned ensemble each semester when one or more of the following indicators applies:

They are enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours on campus.
They are enrolled for applied lessons on the primary instrument.
They have not completed all of the requirements in the music major.
They are not enrolled in an off-campus internship or in student teaching.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open
may 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 25,498 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - James Madison University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - Band in any one module
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 81
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

University

Level

Program

Initial Scholarship Amount

Years 2-4 Scholarship

Provider

James Madison University

Undergraduate

International Year

$3,000 to $8,000

$5,000 (3.0 GPA)

Study Group – IY JMU – Years 2-4

Direct Admission

$5,000 (3.0 GPA)

$5,000 (2.5 GPA)

JMU

University

Level

Program

Maximum Scholarship

James Madison University

Undergraduate

International Year (1 Semester)

Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $4,000 USD)

International Year (2 Semesters)

Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $8,000)

International Year (3 Semesters)

Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $12,000 USD)

IEP (1 Semester) + International Year (3 Semesters)

Up to $4,000 USD / semester for 3 IY semesters
only
(max $12,000 USD)

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.