Overview

Your curriculum at the Music Theory and Composition - Screen Scoring MM program at New York University includes core courses in research, music theory, and music history and literature; composition seminars; classes in film music; our Composers Forum; and private composition studies.

Electives are available in computer music, conducting, music technology and production, songwriting, music theory and cognition, music business, and game audio. You’ll master the use of industry-standard software, sample libraries, synthesizers, and audio processors.

Professional Development

In addition to providing a well-rounded and professional education, NYU Steinhardt's Screen Scoring program presents a broad variety of workshops, conferences, and professional opportunities for composers and scholars. You'll participate in our weekly Composers Forum and FRIDAY@1:00 series, where you will meet and share your work with composers, songwriters, publishers, and industry executives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Reference and Research Materials

Psychology of Music

Music History/Literature

Opera

Music Editing for Screen Music

Screen Music: History, Analysis, and Aesthetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

130

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 182 other Masters in Music Composition in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

130

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standardized Test Information – GMAT or GRE (and TOEFL if required);

Transcripts & Degrees;

Professional Information;

Essays;

EQ endorsements must be submitted online;

International Student Supplement.

Tuition Fee

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International

26220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13110 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

26220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13110 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

26220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13110 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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