The undergraduate program at UCSD offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and in Music Humanities . The curriculum emphasizes the development of musical listening and performance skills as applied to both contemporary and traditional music.
Students can concentrate in composition, performance, literature, or technology.
The Music Department does not require an audition to be a music major. All courses except 143 must be taken for a letter grade. All courses to be counted toward satisfying major requirements in music must be passed with a grade of C or better. Composition and Technology emphasis students submit portfolio of works in the Spring quarter before graduation year. Because it stresses musical literature without requiring extensive training in theory or musicianship skills, it is appropriate for students who desire to expand their musical understanding and experience without the intention of pursuing either a career or graduate studies in music.