Bachelor of Music
- Allentown, 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 (1 year): 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
- Secondary school completion with official transcript translated into English
- College-preparatory programme of about 16 Carnegie units expected
- Counsellor/school report and teacher recommendation
- Certification of Finance
- SAT/ACT optional.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 85
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the first-year international requirements and deadline: Early Decision 16 Nov
- Early Action 1 Dec
- Regular Decision 1 Feb. Apply online with the Common Application. There is no application fee. Provide: official secondary school transcript translated into English
- School report from a counsellor or principal
- One core-subject teacher recommendation
- English test scores (TOEFL
- IELTS or Duolingo) or exemption request
- Certification of Finance form. SAT/ACT optional. Optional interview with the admissions team or InitialView by 1 Feb. After an offer
- Confirm enrollment deposits and visa-document instructions directly with admissions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,760 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Undergraduate Academic Programs |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Muhlenberg College for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
49 days left
Scholarships
Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Muhlenberg College for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 2 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,760 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,675 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, Duolingo 115.
Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Muhlenberg College for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.