Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Benedictine University emphasizes the performance and study of music. Music majors must complete at least 49 credit hours in music courses in performance, history, literature, and theory. Students are also required to perform a music jury each semester.

Students at Music from Benedictine University will have opportunities to:

Be members of numerous ensembles as a part of their coursework, including Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble.

Gain professional skills, develop an elevator pitch, create their own website and learn how to conduct themselves on social media.

Double major in a variety of other disciplines including accounting, business, communication arts and psychology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing Colloquium

Music Theory

Aural Skills

Keyboard Skills

Ensemble (Choir/Band/Jazz/Orchestra)

Class Instruction in Piano

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Benedictine University has rolling admissions and does not have a deadline for accepting new applications for the fall semester.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to Benedictine University

Transcripts and Test Scores for International Students

A personal statement

A high school guidance counselor letter of recommendation

Seventh semester transcripts

Receive acceptance to Benedictine University.

Complete an audition for the Department of Music.

Take a music entrance exam (theory, keyboard, aural skills) at the beginning of the semester.

Tuition Fee

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International

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lisle

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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