Bachelor of Music
- Florence, 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: no
- 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
- Official high school diploma and transcripts (notarised or attested)
- passport copy
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- PTE 46
- Duolingo 90) and funding documents for the I-20; ACT/SAT not required for international students.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEIC 600
- PTE Academic 46
- Duolingo 90
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- High School Diploma
- High School Transcripts
- Student Funding and Sponsorship Form
- Bank Statements
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements. Apply online and pay the non-refundable 35 USD application fee (no waivers). Upload passport copy
- notarised or attested high school diploma and transcripts
- English test score (or take UNA's Academic English Program) and the funding form with bank letters. UNA issues the Form I-20 or DS-2019 once funds are shown. Apply for the student visa with the I-20.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,547 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $35 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus, Florence |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate recruitment scholarships may be available to newly admitted eligible students. University guidance lists an award of 10000 USD for the first year with continued eligibility tied to academic performance; campus enrollment conditions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Scholarships
International undergraduate recruitment scholarships may be available to newly admitted eligible students. University guidance lists an award of 10000 USD for the first year with continued eligibility tied to academic performance; campus enrollment conditions apply.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,547 USD per year. The application fee is $35 USD. The estimated living cost is $8,280 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 5.5, TOEIC 600, PTE Academic 46, Duolingo 90.
International undergraduate recruitment scholarships may be available to newly admitted eligible students. University guidance lists an award of 10000 USD for the first year with continued eligibility tied to academic performance; campus enrollment conditions apply.