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Bachelor of Music

Westmont College

Santa Barbara, 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 (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): 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 diploma with 14 academic units (4 English
3 science
3 mathematics
2 foreign language
2 social science)
Transcripts translated and evaluated by a NACES-approved service
One academic reference
Interview required for international applicants
SAT/ACT optional
Certification of Finances
Transfer applicants need one semester or more of full-time college work.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma with 14 academic units (4 English, 3 science, 3 mathematics, 2 foreign language, 2 social science), Transcripts translated and evaluated by a NACES-approved evaluator, One academic reference, Interview required for international applicants, SAT/ACT optional, Certification of Finances required, Transfer applicants need one semester or more of full-time college work

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Evaluated academic transcripts with English translations
Academic teacher reference
English proficiency evidence if applicable
Certification of Finances

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines. Apply via the Common App
which Westmont recommends and which is free. Send English-translated transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved service
one academic reference
TOEFL iBT 83 or IELTS 6.5 if English is not your primary language
the Certification of Finances. Complete the required international interview. After the Certification of Finances and confirmation deposit arrive
receive the I-20. Use the I-20 to apply for an F-1 visa. Join the First Connections orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$57,960 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main campus
Faculty or school	_
Department	Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship note	Westmont offers merit scholarships based on academic criteria. Scholarship award amounts depend on the applicant’s academic record and eligibility; admission and awards are subject to individual review.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Scholarships

Westmont offers merit scholarships based on academic criteria. Scholarship award amounts depend on the applicant’s academic record and eligibility; admission and awards are subject to individual review.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.