UC Irvine Music
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Music transfers starts with MUSIC 39A, MUSIC 39B and MUSIC 51; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCI for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Music

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Major Requirements

UC Irvine Music Major Preparation

The courses UC Irvine lists as Music major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Music (b.a./b.mus.) core requirements

Complete all of these

MUSIC 39A The Classical Tradition I
MUSIC 39B The Classical Tradition II
MUSIC 51 Music Technology and Computers

Music b.a. students

Complete 1 of these

MUSIC 4 Introduction to Opera
MUSIC 8 The Beatles and the Sixties
MUSIC 9 Rock: The Early Years
MUSIC 41 Major Composer
MUSIC 42 Music and Gender
MUSIC 44 Classical Music in Society
MUSIC 45 History of Film Music
MUSIC 78 History of Jazz
MUSIC 82A Pish Radif: Introduction to Classical Persian Music
MUSIC 82B Pish Radif: Introduction to Classical Persian Music
MUSIC 82C Pish Radif: Introduction to Classical Persian Music

Music b.mus. students

Complete 1 of these

MUSIC 41 Major Composer
MUSIC 42 Music and Gender
MUSIC 44 Classical Music in Society
MUSIC 45 History of Film Music
MUSIC 78 History of Jazz

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UC Irvine have a Music major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Irvine offers Music (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Music?

UC Irvine's Music major preparation includes MUSIC 39A, MUSIC 39B, MUSIC 51, MUSIC 4, MUSIC 8 and MUSIC 9, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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