Bachelor of Music
California State University, Northridge
- Northridge, 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: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- Freshmen: secondary-school completion with official transcripts and English translations
- Transfer: college work with 2.0 GPA and required basic-skills courses
- Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement and passport copy
- Additional academic criteria: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- CSUN converts international GPAs. Transfer: 2.0 overall.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 on new scale)
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
How to apply
- Review the Music in B.M admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,632 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Northridge |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Music in B.M. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed
Scholarships
Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Music in B.M. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $19,632 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,297 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 on new scale), PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 95.
Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Music in B.M. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.