255 Master's degrees in Music Composition

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.

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 Theory program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

Nationally and internationally renowned for its contributions to contemporary music, Composition and Experimental Sound Practices studies from California Institute of the Arts CalArts facilitates the development of students’ artistic voices through mastery of a broad range of theories, techniques and creative tools.

The Music Research (MA) at the University of Manitoba is a two-year, full-time Master of Arts programme. It provides a flexible curriculum in musicology and music theory, designed to prepare students for doctoral studies or professional arts careers through advanced concepts, research skills, and a final capstone thesis.

Nottingham Trent University proudly presents the Sound Engineering and Audio Production MS, an innovative program designed to cultivate the skills and expertise of aspiring audio professionals. This MS offers a comprehensive curriculum covering advanced topics in sound engineering, audio production, and music technology.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Composition degree program from Oklahoma City University is designed to develop technical and musical skills through weekly, hour-long, private composition lessons. 

The Music Composition degree from Roosevelt University challenges individual composers to hone their creative skills.  

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.

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. 

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.

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.

The Communication and Composition is a multi-disciplinary program at Minnesota State University Mankato designed for individuals with an interest in teaching both communication asnd composition at community colleges and technical colleges.