Overview

Features

All students in the Music and Communication dual degree program at Northwestern University must complete all requirements for both degrees, with no double counting of courses allowed between the required courses for the communication major and the required courses for the music major.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory
Aural Skills
Keyboard Skills
The Classical Canon
Performers and Performance
Music in the Present
Communication Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Music View 2679 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Music prescreening (if applicable)/Composition portfolio/Bachelor of Arts application materials via Bienen School Supplement
Common Application or Apply Coalition with Scoir Application sent to Northwestern University, including the non-refundable application fee of $75 or fee waiver
Secondary School Report (includes high school transcript and counselor recommendation letter)
Academic Teacher Recommendation
Counselor Recommendation
Music Teacher Recommendation
Music Resumé
Standardized Test Scores (the university accepts both the ACT and the SAT)
Midyear Report
TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test exam results (international applicants only)

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

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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