Bachelor of Music
- Lacey, 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
- Completed secondary school (first-year) or college transcripts (transfer)
- Passport
- English proficiency score
- SAT/ACT not required. No minimum GPA published
- GPA sets merit scholarship.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- TOEFL PBT 525
- TOEIC 700
- Duolingo 100
- PTE Academic 48
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines on the international students page (English proof
- Test-optional SAT/ACT). Apply online through the undergraduate application (no international application fee. Transfer deadlines e. G. 5 Dec 2026 for spring 2027). Upload secondary or college transcripts
- Passport and English score. Receive the admission decision and pay the 200 USD enrollment deposit via Flywire. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of finances.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $49,649 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Lacey (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Sciences and Education |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Saint Martin's University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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May 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Scholarships
Saint Martin's University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $49,649 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,444 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, TOEFL PBT 525, TOEIC 700, Duolingo 100, PTE Academic 48, IELTS Academic 6.
Saint Martin's University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.