Program Overview
The Music at Northern Illinois University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Music programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 20,425 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,857 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: DeKalb, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Jazz Pedagogy
- The Music Education Approaches of Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodály
- Computer Technology in the P-12 Music Program
- Student Teaching K-8
- Student Teaching 6-12
- Pedagogy: Woodwinds
- Pedagogy: Brass
- Pedagogy: Percussion
- Pedagogy: Special Topics
- Pedagogy: Strings
- Piano Methods and Materials
- Seminar in Suzuki Pedagogy
- Current Trends in Elementary Music Education
- Workshop in Music
- Pedagogy of Singing
- Diverse Populations in Music Education
- Supervision and Administration of the Music Program
- Techniques of Research in Music
- Foundations of Music Education
- Seminar in Music Education
- Psychology of Music
- Selected Studies in Music Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An application with the required application fee
- A statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Official GRE or GMAT test scores received directly from the testing agency
- Official attested academic records from each college attended in English and the native language
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,425 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,857 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,425 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,857 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northern Illinois University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, United States
public university in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 32
