Overview

The Music - Composition program at Georgia State University emphasizes traditional and contemporary composition approaches, fostering a well-rounded understanding of music theory, orchestration and electronic music.

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including cutting-edge recording studios and composition software, allowing them to bring their musical ideas to life with professional-level production quality.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Master of Music in Composition program at GSU are well-prepared for diverse career paths in the music industry, including composing for film, television, video games and multimedia, as well as pursuing further studies at the doctoral level.

The program’s emphasis on artistic development, practical experience and networking within the music community sets graduates on a path towards success and creative fulfillment in the world of composition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Composition
Composition Seminar
Analysis of Post-Tonal Music
Seminar in Music after 1900
Composition Recital

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Music Composition View 163 other Masters in Music Composition in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcript(s)
Official TOEFL/IELT Scores (international applicants only)
Personal/Goal Statement
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample
Portfolio
Letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 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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