Bachelor of Music
- Orlando, 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): 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
- Secondary school transcripts or leaving exam results (freshmen) or college transcripts (transfers)
- SAT
- ACT or CLT scores
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 120) unless exempt
- No minimum GPA is published for international applicants.
Accepted academic background
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts and Completion Documents
- Official Standardized Test Scores
- English Proficiency Evidence if required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,456 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $44,291 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Department | Performing Arts, Schl of |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| 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. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Sept 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
49 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
108 days left
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.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,456 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $44,291 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,318 USD.
A portfolio is required.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

