About the course

One of the oldest jazz studies degree programs in the country, Wayne State's Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Music in jazz studies and a Master of Music in jazz performance. With an emphasis on composition, arranging, and improvisation, the WSU jazz program challenges students in a competitive and rewarding environment in the heart of Detroit?s Midtown Cultural Center. Students who audition are automatically qualified for talent-based scholarships.

　　Wayne State has played host to a vast array of visiting jazz clinicians, including Branford Marsalis, Joe Lovano, Chick Corea, John Clayton, Walter White, Jon Faddis, Elvin Jones, Steve Houghton, Dave Liebman, Kenny Werner, Fareed Haque, Marvin Stam, and Woody Shaw. 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$124,176

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Detroit
Spring (May), 2024	Detroit
Summer (June), 2024	Detroit
Fall (August), 2024	Detroit
Winter (January), 2025	Detroit
Spring (May), 2025	Detroit
Summer (June), 2025	Detroit
Fall (August), 2025	Detroit
Winter (January), 2026	Detroit
Spring (May), 2026	Detroit
Summer (June), 2026	Detroit

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Wayne State University

Have all official transcripts translated into English by an transcript evaluation agency. Make sure we also receive original official transcripts in your native language.Minimum scores of 79-80 TOEFL iBT and IELTS 6.5 are required for admission to Wayne State.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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World ranking

　　501st / 1250

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