255 Master's degrees in Music 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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

The Louisiana State University School of Music Orchestral Studies programme supports a wide array of orchestral activities including a full symphony, chamber orchestra, and opera orchestra.

The goal of the Collaborative Piano Program at Louisiana State University is to prepare you for as many or these situations as possible before graduation, within the supportive environment of University life.

The MFA in Music Scoring and Composition at Academy of Art University  is designed to provide the highest level of training in music composition and scoring for film, television, games and other visual media. 

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.

In recognition of a shared interest in Information Technology and a growing awareness of its relevance for music, Electronic and Electrical Engineering and Music initiated a Master programme in Music and Media Technologies in Trinity College Dublin in 1996.

The Composition programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama prepares you for professional life as a composer.

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.

California Institute of the Arts CalArts’ unique Performer-Composer studies reflects the increasing demand for flexible musicians who are able to integrate composition with performance practice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.