Music – Theory
at University of Louisville
The Bachelor of Music in Theory degree is designed for students interested in understanding and eventually teaching music theory.
Course Overview
Many of the graduates of this degree will pursue graduate studies in music theory. In addition to those goals common to all professional baccalaureate degrees in music, students in music theory develop an advanced capability for music analysis, including sophisticated communication skills about analysis and the ability to analyze a musical work from multiple perspectives. Students also develop a sophisticated knowledge of the relationship between music theory and music composition, including the ability to compose music with acoustic and digital sources, and with a degree of technical mastery of music notation, arranging and computer notation. Theory majors use the tools of music analysis and theoretical research, including keyboard, knowledge of foreign languages and bibliographic tools. Research techniques and effective written and oral communication skills must be demonstrated by the development and presentation of a senior paper.
Louisville Campus Life
Kentucky’s top university, known across the U.S. for research, innovation, and big city opportunities in a welcoming, student-friendly community.
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Over 400+ student clubs and organisations
- Long-standing history, established in 1798
- With more that 128,000 square feet, the Student Recreation Center is one of the best student fitness centers in the country
Recognised by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research 1, Opportunity College and Community Engaged university.
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a top metropolitan university in Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city. It is home to three campuses and 12 schools and colleges. The University of Louisville is one of only 21 universities nationwide to earn both the Research 1 (R1) and Opportunity College & University (OCU) designations in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications.
Why choose the University of Louisville
Research and innovation leader
Recognised by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research 1, Opportunity College and Community Engaged university.
Public university in US
UofL also placed once again in the top 100 of public universities in the U.S. News & World Report for its 2025 Best Colleges.
Alumni network
Dynamically connected to the local and global community, boasting an impressive alumni network.
Entry Requirements for
Undergraduate
For Highschool: Diploma of State Maturity and Certificate of State Maturity (Transcript – 10, 11, and 12)
Minimum 2.5 GPA – High school GPA 6 out of 10
Graduate
Diplomë Bachelor
Minimum 2.5 GPA – 6/10
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) | Tuition Fees (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Direct Entry – $29,736 | Direct Entry – $29,736 |
| Graduate | Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) – $28,000 Business Analytics – $34,500 Engineering – $15,304 |
Engineering – $15,304 Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) – $28,000 Business Analytics – $34,500 |
| This is a list of estimated tuition at the University of Louisville (UofL). Official tuition will be updated annually and released in July. The amounts quoted here are for tuition only. Additional fees not shown here include international student, recreation fee, course specific fees, etc. | ||
Scholarships at University of Louisville
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
