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
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
-
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
-
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
-
Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Music View 1111 other Masters in Music in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3 (required)
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- The $60 non-refundable application fee can be paid using a VISA, MasterCard or Discover card.
- Official high school transcripts and graduation certificates
- Graduate applicants are expected to meet a 3.0 GPA equivalent
- Please provide a clear, high resolution photocopy of the bio-page (photo-page) of your passport
- All doctoral programs and some master’s, certificate and licensure programs require letters of recommendation.
- Some graduate programs require supplemental application materials.
Tuition Fee
-
International
1150 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1150 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
1150 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1150 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
615 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 615 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
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.
Improve page content