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Bachelor of Music
- Greenville, 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
- Official secondary-school records (first-year
- Under 24 college hours) or transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation (transfer
- 24+ hours)
- All officially translated into English.
Accepted academic background
Official secondary-school records (first-year, Under 24 college hours) or transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation (transfer, 24+ hours), All officially translated into English.
Language tests
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71 (4 on new scale from 2026)
Documents you’ll need
- Official Secondary School Transcripts
- Proof of English Proficiency.
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Music. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,370 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Greenville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Fine Arts and Communication |
| Department | Department of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,370 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,828 USD.
Accepted language tests: Duolingo 105, IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71 (4 on new scale from 2026).
8243 scholarships are connected to this program.

