BA Music at Northeastern University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Music at Northeastern University engages students in the study of how music works and the many contexts in which it is created and received. The foundation of the major is a unique introductory course, Music in Everyday Life ( MUSC 1001 ) , that investigates many dimensions of the musical experience and music’s contributions to society. Students encounter a wide range of musical repertoires, theoretical approaches, and research strategies. Offered at: Boston.

Faculty: College of Arts, Media and Design | Department: Music | Duration: 128 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Requires 128 semester hours. Required courses include MUSC 1000 Music at Northeastern; MUSC 1119 Fundamentals of Western Music Theory; MUSC 1201 Music Theory 1; MUSC 1001 Music in Everyday Life; ARCH 1310 and ARCH; ARTD 1001 and ARTD.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants apply for Fall entry through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action or Regular Decision. Transfer applicants can apply for Fall or Spring entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action November 1; Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 1. Decision notifications: ED I by January 1, EA by February 15, ED II by March 1, RD by April 1.

Transfer deadlines: Fall April 1; Spring October 15 (extended).

First-year and transfer applicants apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable). SAT/ACT is optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/

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