About the course

San Diego State University has long had one of the premier jazz studies programs in the United States and regularly attracts the finest talent from the U.S. and abroad. The program offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in jazz studies and its three full-time jazz professors, Bill Yeager, Richard Thompson, and Karl Soukup are complemented by the finest studio faculty available in the region.

　　With a mission of providing the highest quality musical education and to making a substantial contribution to the cultural life of its region and the world, the program strives to reinforce the integral value of music in society. The jazz studies program is committed to turning out students who are competent, passionate, highly motivated and willing to take risks. From education to research, from performance to composition, students can create strong individual profiles to enhance their musical development. Through immersion in an environment of rigorous teaching, open inquiry, and deep exploration, students are encouraged to create works, performances, and ideas that have yet to be imagined.

　　The SDSU Jazz Studies Program has recently released its new CD, Thought Trains on ACM Records and received a Grammy nomination. The program has recorded four other CD?s that have received rave reviews. Don?t Make Noise on Discovery Records was also a Grammy nominee, Live at Montreux, with guest artist Clark Terry, chronicles the band?s performance/TV broadcast at the legendary Swiss Jazz Festival. The European press writes: The most beautiful moment of the evening came when the magnificent, tight swing playing of the SDSU band accompanied one of the masters of the trumpet and flugelhorn Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$80,680

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	San Diego
Fall (August), 2025	San Diego

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for San Diego State University

Completion of high school/secondary level. A certified copy of graduation certificate or diploma will be required prior to enrollment at SDSU.A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.Higher Level International Baccalaureate (IB) exam: Score of 4 to 7.ACT English section: Score of 22 or higher.SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing score of 550. IELTS – Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.TOEFL – Passing score is 80 iBT/550 paper or higher.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at San Diego State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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