Bachelor of Music
- Saint Leo, 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 NACES credential evaluation
- Minimum 2.0/4.0 GPA (holistic review for borderline cases)
- Letter of recommendation
- Passport copy
- Certificate of Finance and bank statement for the I-20
- SAT/ACT not required. Nursing BSN is limited access.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 105
- 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 entry requirements and deadlines (official website the catalog lists priority dates of Jan. 1 for fall and Nov. 1 for spring. Apply online at official website 3. Upload passport copy
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts with a NACES credential evaluation
- A letter of recommendation or statement of purpose
- English scores. No SAT/ACT required. Receive the offer and pay the 500 USD enrollment deposit. Submit the Certificate of Finance and a bank statement (last 6 months) to receive the I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 visa. Register with the Center for Global Engagement on arrival and attend mandatory orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $36,380 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | University Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Sciences, And Allied Services |
| Department | Department of Creative Arts and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Saint Leo 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
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Saint Leo 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 $36,380 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,720 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.
Saint Leo University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.