Overview

The mission of the Georgia State School of Music is to preserve, promote and advance humanity’s rich and expanding tradition of artistic music-making through performance, composition, education and research in accordance with the urban and global initiatives of the university.

The Music - Composition M.Mu. program is offered at Georgia State University. The graduate programs in the School of Music offer unparalleled opportunities in one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. The school enrolls about 90 students in Master of Music degree programs, Artist Certificate programs, and Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs in music education.

Careers

The graduate programs at the School of Music prepare students for competitive careers in performance, conducting, composition and music education.

Highlights include one-on-one lessons and mentorship with an internationally acclaimed faculty, 100% job placement in the field of music education, successful placement in prestigious doctoral programs, the opportunity to network with high-profile artists, scholars and businesses, practical experience from conferences to international music festival participation, artist residencies, as well as assistantships to develop practical skills and garner pedagogical experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Composition

Composition Seminar

Analysis of Post-Tonal Music

Twentieth Century Music

Composition Recital

Final Project in Composition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 1141 other Masters in Music in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcript(s): Upload unofficial copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The institution logo and your name must be present on the copies.
Official TOEFL/IELT Scores (international applicants only): Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL scores.
Personal/Goal Statement
Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Upload within the online Slate application.
Writing Sample: Provide a scholarly/research paper on a subject in the field of music of a level of intellectual and critical engagement appropriate to graduate-level work.
Portfolio: Refer to Step 2 below for Portfolio requirements.
Letters of recommendation: 2 letters of recommendation are required. Applicants must enter the names and contact information of the 2 recommenders within the application.
GPA: Students considered for admission into the graduate program generally have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Tuition Fee

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International

30216 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

30216 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

9552 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4776 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Atlanta

1213 - 2208 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Music - Composition.

Available Scholarships

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