Overview

The Music - Composition degree program from University of Northern Colorado provides innovative, 21st-century training for doctoral studies and careers in arranging and composing. UNC offers excellent opportunities to showcase original compositions through performances of your work. In addition, you’ll develop superior aural skills, while deepening your understanding of musical form and analysis.

Our outstanding School of Music is led by distinguished faculty who have achieved career success in composition and musical scholarship.

They’ll encourage you academically and artistically, providing a supportive environment in which to develop your creative voice. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art sound studios and technology, allowing you to work on innovative compositions and experiment with new sounds. You’ll graduate with outstanding preparation for a doctoral program or employment as a composer or in the broader field of music.

Your Future in Music Composition

Alumni from UNC’s master of music programs have an impressive track record. Our graduates have gone on to doctoral programs at leading music schools across the country, while achieving career success as composers, performers, teachers and scholars.

The UNC School of Music enjoys national recognition for the quality of its programs, helping you compete successfully for jobs and doctoral program placements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music History

Individual Instruction in Composition

Electronic Music

Analytical Studies in Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Official transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificates and degree certificates from all colleges/universities attended need to be submitted in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution or local ministry of education.

Official transcripts from U.S. colleges/universities need to be sent to us directly from the institution’s Registrar’s office.

All documents issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified literal and complete English translation.

We do not require a third-party evaluation of foreign credentials. A WES evaluation report will be accepted if the report includes a copy of the official foreign credential. We will still perform our own evaluation of the credential. We do not accept third party evaluations from other providers.

All documents submitted to us become the property of the Graduate School and International Admissions and will not be returned to the applicant.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Out-of-State

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16369 USD / year

≈ 16369 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

Funding

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Your Future in Music Composition

Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greeley

Funding

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