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250 Full-time Master's degrees in Music Composition

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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama4,0(2)
Cardiff, United Kingdom

Composer - Performer

The Composer - Performer M.Sc. at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama study two specialisms at the highest level, composing innovative creative work alongside performance training with some of the industry’s best practitioners.

M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$42,057/yr
University of Cincinnati4,3(17)
Cincinnati, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music Performance - Opera-Stage Directing

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 - Opera-Stage Directing program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

Master On-campus
2 years$26,644/yr
University of Cincinnati4,3(17)
Cincinnati, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music Performance - Violin

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 - Violin program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$26,644/yr
University of Cincinnati4,3(17)
Cincinnati, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music Performance - Violoncello

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 - Violoncello program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$26,644/yr
University of Southern Maine5,0(1)
Gorham, United States

Music- Composition

The M.Mus. Music- Composition at University of Southern Maine is a 30-credit master's programme delivered in a public study mode. This NASM-accredited course offers flexible full-time or part-time pathways, allowing students to complete their residency in two to four years while focusing on advanced creative work.

M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$24,120/yr
Nottingham Trent University4,4(179)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Music Production (London)

Nottingham Trent University presents the Music Production (London) MA, an immersive program situated in the heart of one of the world's leading music capitals. This MA offers a comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of music production, from recording and editing to mixing and mastering.

M.A. On-campus
1 year$26,825/yr
Nottingham Trent University4,4(179)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Music Production

Nottingham Trent University presents the Music Production MA, an innovative program designed to nurture the talents of aspiring music producers and engineers. This MA offers a comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of music production, including recording techniques, sound design, mixing, and mastering.

M.A. On-campus
1 year$24,061/yr
Georgia State University4,2(67)
Atlanta, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music - Composition

The M.Mus. Music - Composition at Georgia State University is a public, full-time programme spanning four semesters. This advanced degree focuses on developing unique creative voices through individualized instruction and professional facilities. Students refine their artistic expression across diverse musical genres in two years.

M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$32,360/yr
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, United States

Jazz Studies- Concentration in Composition

New England Conservatory of Music has long been a pioneer in the education of jazz artists, having started the first fully accredited Jazz Studies- Concentration in Composition program at the conservatory level nearly 50 years ago. NEC’s community of alumni and faculty comprises some of today’s most influential jazz artists, including MacArthur Genius grant recipients and Grammy Award winners. 

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 prepares you for professional life as a composer.

M.Mus. On-campus
1 year$43,688/yr
University of the Arts London (UAL)4,2(76)
London, United Kingdom

Sound Arts

The Sound Arts programme at University of the Arts London (UAL) offers a sophisticated environment for creative exploration. This master level course, delivered via a public study mode, focuses on developing advanced practice and research. Students engage with diverse sonic disciplines over a full-time duration.

M.A. On-campus
1 year, 3 months$41,639/yr
University of North Texas4,2(25)
Denton, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Music Composition

The Music Composition program at the University of North Texas is a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree delivered on campus. This full-time course typically spans two to three years, offering 36 credit hours of intensive study. It provides a professional environment for students to refine their artistic voice and technical craft.

M.A. On-campus
2 years$16,404/yr
Ohio University4,5(31)
Athens, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music Composition

The M.M. Music Composition at Ohio University offers specialized training in Music Composition, complemented by a well-balanced, advanced education in music history and theory, as well as orchestration and electronic/computer music.

M.Mus. On-campus
1 year$33,390/yr
University of Kansas4,6(8)
Lawrence, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Music Theory and Composition

The Music Theory and Composition programme at the University of Kansas offers comprehensive degree paths including BA, BM, MM, DMA, and PhD options. Students engage in full-time study at the Lawrence campus, developing unique creative voices and scholarly expertise under the guidance of internationally recognised faculty members.

M.Mus. On-campus
1 year$20,712/yr
University of Louisiana at Lafayette4,3(8)
Lafayette, United States

Theory - Composition

The Music Theory - Composition Division at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette provides all music students with the academic background needed to understand the structures and functions of music through written theory, analysis, composition, and aural skills. In so doing, it gives future performers, educators, composers, theorists, and historians essential skills for professional work.

M.A. On-campus
1 year$23,912/yr
Butler University4,3(6)
Indianapolis, United States

Composition

Contemporary art music of every style and genre are the heart of our composition program.  The MM in Composition from the Butler University is a writing intensive degree, with numerous opportunities to write, perform, teach, and collaborate, resulting in a professional body of work that reflects our students’ newly expanded musical vocabulary and high level of craftsmanship.

M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$10,575/yr
Montclair State University4,3(4)
Montclair, United States

Music - Composition

The Music - Composition programme at Montclair State University is an in-person Master of Arts degree designed for aspiring composers. This postgraduate course focuses on developing a unique creative voice through advanced technical training. Students benefit from expert mentorship and a location near New York City.

M.A. On-campus
2 years$15,392/yr
California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(12)
California, United States

World Percussion

The MFA Program in World Percussion from California Institute of the Arts CalArts is designed to enable students to acquire the multiple skillsets that will empower them to stake out their own, unique, career pathways to success. 

M.F.A. On-campus
2 years$60,650/yr
Indiana University of Pennsylvania3,3(4)
Indiana, United States

Composition and Literature

The Composition and Literature programme at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a 30-credit Master of Arts degree. Available full-time or part-time with online and on-campus study modes, this unique course bridges literary analysis and writing pedagogy to enhance professional expertise for researchers and educators.

M.A. On-campus
1 year$23,220/yr
University of Southern California4,1(64)
Los Angeles, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Composition

The composers on the USC Thornton School of Music faculty are outstanding members of the international musical community, with major commissions, awards, recordings and residencies among the faculty’s many accolades. Join the Composition degree at University of Southern California.

M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$73,260/yr

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