Bachelor of Music
Saginaw Valley State University
- University Center, 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 (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
- High school diploma or equivalent with 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale)
- Passport
- Transcripts
- English proof and financial evidence after admission (https://www.svsu.edu/officeofinternationalprograms/admissions/first-yearstudent/)...
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- PTE Academic 50
- IELTS Academic 5.5
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 the entry requirements and deadlines: 1 July for August start
- 1 November for January start (official website 2. Apply online through the SVSU international application and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
- Passport and English proof (Duolingo
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT or PTE). Financial evidence is submitted after admission. Receive the offer and I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | University Center |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 124 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Saginaw Valley State 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
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Scholarships
Saginaw Valley State 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.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,140 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $13,484 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: Duolingo 105, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 4.0, PTE Academic 50, IELTS Academic 5.5.
Saginaw Valley State University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.