Overview

Objectives

Vocal Performance at North Carolina Central University offers a strong, diversified curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees.

The Bachelor of Music at North Carolina Central University is offered as with concentrations in Music Education (with North Carolina licensure), Jazz, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.

Key Features

The curriculum provides a major in music that emphasizes thorough musical preparation, professionalism, and the development of appreciation of aesthetic diversity.

Music studies at NCCU include research opportunities and internships with business and professional organizations. Such opportunities help build the foundation for the student’s practical knowledge, employment prospects, and graduate study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey of Music

Secondary Class Piano

Music Theory

Music Composition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: NCCU enrolls students on a rolling basis, and students may apply after the January 15 deadline until the class size is filled.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All international applicants must file a complete application and pay a $50 non-refundable application fee.

International applicants must provide a financial statement, which must have an official notarized bank statement attached. Bank statements not on official bank letterhead and notarized will not be accepted and may cause a delay in the admissions process.

All international applicants will be required to prove their English proficiency by presenting either TOEFL scores of a minimum of 500 for the paper test or 61 on the internet-based test or a minimum SAT I score of 450 on the critical reading section of the old SAT or 25 on the redesigned SAT. At least one of these tests is required for admissions.

Please submit transcripts from high schools or secondary schools attended.

International students are not eligible for financial aid and are unable to complete a FAFSA form.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41012 USD / year

≈ 41012 USD / year
Out-of-State

41012 USD / year

≈ 41012 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27976 USD / year

≈ 27976 USD / year

Living costs

Durham

United States

990 - 1670 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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