Bachelor of Music
- West Haven, 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
- Secondary/high school completion with certified transcripts and grading-system explanation
- One academic letter of recommendation
- Personal essay (250-650 words)
- Passport copy
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Submit the international undergraduate online application or the Common Application. Submit certified secondary school records and a passport copy. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Monitor your admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $51,270 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | West Haven |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Merit-based undergraduate scholarships of $15,000–$33,000 per year are available to eligible first-time full-time students at the main campus. Applicants are normally automatically considered when applying; selection and renewability conditions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Scholarships
Merit-based undergraduate scholarships of $15,000–$33,000 per year are available to eligible first-time full-time students at the main campus. Applicants are normally automatically considered when applying; selection and renewability conditions apply.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $51,270 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,581 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.
Merit-based undergraduate scholarships of $15,000–$33,000 per year are available to eligible first-time full-time students at the main campus. Applicants are normally automatically considered when applying; selection and renewability conditions apply.