Master of Music
- Jacksonville, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Bachelor's degree with international transcripts evaluated course by course; programme-specific GPA
- GRE/GMAT
- letters of intent and recommendations as stated on each programme page; English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE 53
- Duolingo 110) unless exempt; financial affidavit for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 110
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Course-by-Course Credential Evaluation
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and international deadlines. Apply online and pay the 30 USD fee. Upload resume
- letter of intent
- recommendations
- transcripts with course-by-course evaluation
- English proficiency and GRE/GMAT where the programme requires. Complete any programme interview or audition. After admission
- submit the Affidavit of Financial Support
- receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,797 - $20,284 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | School of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Competitive graduate assistantships may provide paid stipends, partial or full tuition waivers, and possibly out-of-state fee waivers. International students may apply, but availability is department- and programme-specific and is not assured. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Scholarships
Competitive graduate assistantships may provide paid stipends, partial or full tuition waivers, and possibly out-of-state fee waivers. International students may apply, but availability is department- and programme-specific and is not assured.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,797 - $20,284 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,468 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110. A portfolio is required.
Competitive graduate assistantships may provide paid stipends, partial or full tuition waivers, and possibly out-of-state fee waivers. International students may apply, but availability is department- and programme-specific and is not assured.