Bachelor of Music
Concordia University - St. Paul
- St. Paul, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Music is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Music and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Performance
- Composition and arranging
- Private studio teaching
- Music library science
- Arts management
Curriculum
- Music theory
- Aural skills
- Class piano
- Music history and ethnomusicology
- Conducting
- Arranging and orchestration
- Music technology
- Electronic music and applied lessons with ensembles
- Depending on emphasis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent (transfer students with a valid F-1 visa accepted)
- English proficiency proof unless exempt
- Bank statement and Certificate of Finance for the I-20
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 59
- PTE Academic 46
- Duolingo 90
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,450 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | St. Paul campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Traditional Undergraduate |
| Department | Department of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 39 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Concordia University - St. Paul. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Scholarships
Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Concordia University - St. Paul. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,450 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,650 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 59, PTE Academic 46, Duolingo 90.
Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Concordia University - St. Paul. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.