Program RequirementsBachelor of Music: Music CognitionFor the 2025-26 application cycle, the music cognition major will only be available as a non-admitting major, meaning that it can only be declared by current Northwestern students. If you are interested in music cognition, we encourage you to explore our Bachelor of Arts in Music degree application requirements and Bachelor of Music application options. Other DegreesBachelor of Music: Music TheoryBachelor of Arts