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250 Full-time Master's degrees in Music Composition
University of Cincinnati4,3(17)
Cincinnati, United States Top 8% in Worldwide Music Performance - Percussion
CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Music Performance - Percussion program is offered by University of Cincinnati.
M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$26,644/yr
University of Oklahoma4,5(32)
Norman, United States Top 10% in Worldwide Music Composition
The University of Oklahoma offers the Music Composition MM program, providing students with a comprehensive education in music composition, creative expression, and advanced compositional techniques.
M.Mus. On-campus
1 year$10,485/yr
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, United States Brass and Percussion-Euphonium
The Department of Brass and Percussion-Euphonium at New England Conservatory of Music is world-renowned for training extraordinary musicians. Alumni of the department have achieved success as performers, educators, composers, and entrepreneurs in both music and non-music disciplines.
M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$64,208/yr
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, United States Composition
Composition program at New England Conservatory of Music focuses on practice and performance, providing numerous opportunities for emerging composers to interact and collaborate with the world’s best young musicians. Master techniques and theory, exchange ideas with faculty and renowned guest artists, and discover your creative voice.
M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$64,208/yr
Guildhall School of Music & Drama4,0(1)
London, United Kingdom Composition
The Composition programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama centre around weekly one-to-one Principal Study lessons. You will be allocated to one of the department’s distinguished faculty of composers, who will guide your creative participation on core projects across the year.
Master On-campus
2 years$43,688/yr
ThinkSpace Education
Horsham, United Kingdom Audio Post-Production for Film and Television
Audio Post-Production for Film and Television at ThinkSpace Education is an advanced, practice-based degree designed to develop complete audio professionals with expertise in both film and video game sound production.
Postgraduate Certificate On-campus
2 years$23,590/yr
University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(18)
Honolulu, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Music - Composition
The Music - Composition program at University of Hawaii at Manoa in composition is designed to expose students to a rich variety of multicultural influences while developing compositional technique.
Master On-campus
1 year$44,864/yr
University at Buffalo4,4(40)
Buffalo, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Music Composition
The Music Composition M.A. at University at Buffalo is a full-time, in-person programme designed for creative excellence. Over two years, students complete 36 credits in a public university setting that fosters musical and technological experiment, preparing graduates for professional careers in contemporary creation.
M.A. On-campus
2 years$29,828/yr
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama4,0(2)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Composition
The MMus Composition at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is an advanced postgraduate programme delivered in Cardiff. Available as a 13-month intensive or two-year full-time course, this public study mode degree focuses on individual artistry, professional collaboration, and diverse creative techniques.
M.Mus. On-campus
1 year, 1 month$40,979/yr
Temple University4,1(73)
Philadelphia, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Music Composition
Develop a thorough understanding of contemporary practices, theories and techniques in music composition, and learn to express yourself through creative musical thought with the Master of Music in Music Composition from Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance.
M.Mus. On-campus
1 year$49,560/yr
University of Miami4,6(20)
Miami, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Music Composition
The M.M. in Music Composition at University of Miami requires composition lessons and courses in music technology and theory. The thesis project for this degree consists of composing a major work. Teaching Assistantship are available but highly competitive.
M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$63,456/yr
Stephen F. Austin State University4,5(4)
Nacogdoches, United States Music - Theory and Composition
Music - Theory and Composition at Stephen F. Austin State University is designed to provide advanced analytical and creative opportunities for promising composers and music theorists.
M.Mus. On-campus +2
1 year$10,800/yr
Oklahoma City University5,0(1)
Oklahoma City, United States Composition
The Composition degree program from Oklahoma City University is designed to develop technical and musical skills through weekly, hour-long, private composition lessons.
M.Mus. On-campus
1 year$38,535/yr
Seoul National University4,1(48)
Seoul, South Korea Top 1% in Worldwide Music Composition
The Department of Music Composition from Seoul National University studies not only composition theory, technique, but also musicology to become composers, musicologists, and conductors. The Composition Department is divided into composition, theory, and conducting.
Master On-campus
2 years$7,748/yr
University of Washington4,2(57)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Composition
Students in the Composition program from University of Washington study with the four internationally renowned composers who comprise the core faculty — Jöel-François Durand, Huck Hodge, Richard Karpen and Juan Pampin.
M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$33,171/yr
Roosevelt University4,0(5)
Chicago, United States Music Composition
The Music Composition degree from Roosevelt University challenges individual composers to hone their creative skills.
M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$35,260/yr
University of Rochester4,9(7)
Rochester, United States Top 3% in Worldwide Composition
The Composition program of University of Rochester equips students with a thorough knowledge of all contemporary forms of musical expression and the ability to present their personal style in each of them.
M.Mus. On-campus
1 year$64,500/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide Composition
Composition from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.
M.Mus. On-campus
1 year$3,014/yr
Technological University Dublin3,9(76)
Abbey Wood, United Kingdom Music (Conducting)
The Master of Music in Conducting at Technological University Dublin is a one-year full-time programme designed for those with a strong performance background. This degree equips students with the skills necessary for a career in choral and orchestral conducting. The course combines online and on-campus attendance, commencing in September 2026.
M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$15,170/yr
The Juilliard School
New York City, United States Composition
The Composition degree program at The Juilliard School is an advanced course of study for musicians who hold the bachelor’s degree and who seek graduate musical training and classroom learning to prepare themselves more fully for careers as professional musicians.
M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$55,500/yr