BA

Music: Sound Recording Technology

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    38,250USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Ohio Northern University says about their program:

This concentration is a cross-campus collaboration that provides learning opportunities such as controlled studio recording and concert hall recording; live sound work on full scale productions at the Freed Center; work with ONU3-TV on campus; and live concerts and events in the BearCave. Our program is distinctive in providing a rigorous musicianship core, allowing you to develop the aural skills needed to work effectively with the recording equipment. With this concentration, you can study abroad for a semester at the University of Salford in Manchester, England, which has the most advanced, state-of-the-art recording studios in Europe.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Secondary school diploma

English proficiency

Arts and Science Majors

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL

    64

  • PTE

    55

  • Duolingo

    95

  • GTEC

    1201

Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy Majors

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL

    79

  • PTE

    55

  • Duolingo

    100

  • GTEC

    1201

English proficiency waivers

  • Students whose native language is English
  • SAT score of 610
  • EF Advanced Level 2
  • Completion of AP English, IB English, and A-Levels English coursework
  • Students who attended American overseas high schools or IB schools in which full instruction was done in English may be exempt from proving English language competency. However, we strongly suggest taking the SAT or ACT and submitting scores for evaluation

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Affidavit of Financial Support completed and signed
  • Proof of financial support for duration of studies
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • College of Arts & Sciences tuition

    US$38,250 per year

  • College of Business Administration tuition

    US$38,250 per year

  • College of Engineering tuition

    US$43,650 per year

  • College of Pharmacy tuition

    US$44,750 per year

Funding

International Scholarships

  • Amount

    Awards range from US$12,000 to US$18,000 per academic year

  • Requirements

    All degree-seeking students will be evaluated for merit-based scholarship upon admission to ONU. Several scholarships and monetary awards are available to international students who have been accepted to the University and meet award criteria.

Talent Award: Majors in Art, Music, Theatre, and English

  • Amount

    Up to US$4,000 per year with an audition/portfolio review

  • Requirements

    Talent awards are available for students that choose to major in Studio Arts, Graphic Design, Music, Music Education, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Entertainment Design & Production, Dance (minor) or any of our English programs. Talent award consideration in these programs require an audition, portfolio review or interview. Talent awards are coordinated with other University grants and scholarships.

Talent Award: Non-Music Major

  • Amount

    Up to US$4,000 per year with an audition/portfolio review

  • Requirements

    Students interested in participating in selected music groups and ensembles are eligible to apply for this award. These are available to all students regardless of major. Music groups include Symphony Orchestra, University Singers, Marching Band and Symphonic Band. Award levels are granted based on the student's artistic potential.

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Visa requirements for Ohio Northern University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step in your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

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