Dual degree in music and engineering

kmccrindle
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:15:11 +0000

Hi Sushi - as VDad said, I do have a son at U of M who is pursuing a dual degree (though not in engineering.) First off, if you’re talking about a BMUS in performance for jazz percussion and an unrelated engineering degree, both are professional programs with very specific requirements and I personally don’t think it would be doable in less than 6 years since many U of M engineering students take 9 semesters as it is. Our music handbook recommends planning on 11 or 12 terms at 16 - 18 credits That said, I feel you’d be in good hands at U of M for outstanding programs that are nationally ranked in BOTH schools, which I suspect might be a hard combo to find. The engineering school and music school are also located almost side by side on north campus, which makes it especially convenient in upper years. And depending on your son’s interests, one of SOMs music technology programs actually incorporates the engineering school (in sound/acoustical engineering, for example) and it is possible for very talented performers to pursue that track while still intensively studying their instrument in a shorter time span (eg. 4 years). If I can assist you further, please feel free to pm me. Cheers, K