Back to search
BachelorRecommendedScholarship available
Bachelor of Music
State University of New York Oswego
- Oswego, 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
- US high school diploma equivalent
- GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- official transcripts from all schools attended
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 71
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110)
- SAT/ACT not required.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (US high school equivalent); strong preparation ideally 4 units English, 3 maths, 3 social science, 3 science, 2 foreign language; transfer applicants submit all college transcripts; teacher/counselor evaluation and recommendation; bank statement for one year; gap statement if applicable
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check requirements (US high school diploma equivalent
- GPA equivalent to 2.5
- English TOEFL 71 / IELTS 6.0 / Duolingo 110) and deadlines of 15 May (Fall) or 15 November (Spring) Apply through the SUNY Application or Common App and pay the 50 USD fee Send transcripts
- English scores and teacher/counselor evaluation to ISSS Pay the 100 USD tuition deposit after acceptance It is applied to the first bill Receive the Form I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,435 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | SUNY Oswego Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Communication, Media and the Arts |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
8243 scholarships connected to this program.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $19,435 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,833 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, IELTS Academic 6.
8243 scholarships are connected to this program.

