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PhD of Music
- Storrs, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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): 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 or master's degree from an accredited institution (4-year US bachelor equivalent)
- Third-party credential evaluation for non-US transcripts
- GRE/GMAT per program.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution (4-year US bachelor equivalent), Third-party credential evaluation for non-US transcripts, GRE/GMAT per program.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal if required
- Academic References
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
- Qualifications
- A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,310 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $9,100 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Storrs campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | The Graduate School |
| Department | Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $45,310 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $9,100 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,747 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. A portfolio is required.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

