General Catalog 2023-24

The Musicology program assumes that students have some musical background before entering UCLA. Although auditions are not required, prospective majors should be sufficiently competent on an instrument or in voice to participate in a performance group, as required by the program.

Transfer applicants to the Musicology major with 90 or more units should complete one year of music theory and musicianship prior to admission to UCLA. Experience in music performance is strongly recommended. Transfer students are required to take Musicology 12W at UCLA.

Refer to the UCLA transfer admission guide for up-to-date information regarding transfer selection for admission.

Enrollment in Musicology M6A, M6B, M6C and Music 20A, 20B, 20C requires taking the Music Theory Placement Examination administered by the Music Department during New Student Sessions or week 0. Students who do not pass the examination are required to take Music 3 prior to taking Music 20A. 

Each course applied toward the major must be taken for a letter grade (courses offered only on a P/NP grading basis are acceptable).