Overview

The Music - Composition program at Wichita State University combines professional training with acclaimed faculty and year-round performance opportunities—on campus and throughout Kansas’ center of arts and culture

Careers

Music composition graduates pursue a variety of employment opportunities, including composition for orchestration or arranging, freelance composition, music copying or computer graphics in music, music publishing, and editing, commercial music or music composition for children.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bibliography and Research

Music Analysis

Music History pre-1750

Music History post-1750

Techniques of Composition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-06-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-09-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

International summer: applicants may be deffered to the next fall semester, due to the lack of entry-level coursework offered

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Musicology Music Composition View 232 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

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Duolingo English Test

115

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to this area requires a bachelor's degree in music with a major in composition or the demonstrated equivalent.

Background deficiencies must be satisfied before students may enroll in graduate composition courses.

Applicants also must submit a portfolio including pieces — scores and live recordings (when appropriate) — demonstrating a variety of contemporary techniques, form and instrumentation.

Approval for admission to candidacy is contingent upon the candidate’s demonstrated ability to complete a final project in composition.

Tuition Fee

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International

9077 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9077 USD per year during 12 months.
National

9077 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9077 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

3696 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3696 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Wichita

878 - 1418 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

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Available Scholarships

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