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Bachelor of Music

Gonzaga University

  • Spokane, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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

  • Holistic review of a college-preparatory secondary programme: official transcripts in native language and English
  • School report
  • One teacher evaluation
  • Personal essay. The international first-year checklist asks for a 3.2 cumulative GPA with junior year not below 3.1. SAT/ACT optional. English proof required unless exempt: IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (before 2026-01-21) or 4 (after)
  • PTE 56
  • Duolingo 120. Nursing: first-year applicants only
  • Early Action 15 November.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation with college-preparatory curriculum (official transcript, School report, Recommendation, Passport), Transfer applicants submit college transcripts.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (before 2026-01-21
  • PTE Academic 4 on the new scale after)
  • TOEIC PTE Academic 56
  • Duolingo TOEIC 695

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • School Report
  • Teacher Evaluation
  • Personal Essay.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: fall Early Action 15 Nov or Regular Decision 1 Feb
  2. Spring 15 Nov. Apply online through the Common Application
  3. International applicants can select the application fee waiver. Upload essay and activities list
  4. Transcripts in native language and English
  5. School report
  6. Teacher evaluation
  7. Passport copy
  8. English proof. After admission
  9. Pay the tuition confirmation deposit. Submit the Financial Declaration or sponsorship letter and original bank statements for immigration documents
  10. The Center for Global Engagement supports newly admitted international students.

Other costs

Tuition per year$60,820 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentMusic
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteMerit awards considered automatically with admission, International undergraduate scholarship pages exist

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jan 2027

    49 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2027

    366 days left

Scholarships

Merit awards considered automatically with admission, International undergraduate scholarship pages exist

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.