Master of Music in Composition: Fees & Entry Requirements at The Catholic University of America – Globally Recruit, USA

What will I learn?

The Master of Music (M.M.) in Composition features two areas of emphasis: stage music and concert music. These programs are tailored to meet specific areas of concentration within the compositional field, but each contains the same core of rigorous composition, theory, and history courses. The level of professional preparation is such that our M.M. graduates, regardless of emphasis, are eligible to begin doctoral study, either at Catholic University or at another institution. Please click here for information on applying to our graduate programs. The links below have more information on the content of each of our MM programs.

The M.M. in Composition, Concert Music, emphasizes the development of increasingly sophisticated compositional skills and awareness of contemporary aesthetics, while providing the strong academic foundation necessary to pursue doctoral study, either at Catholic University or at another institution.

Which department am I in?

Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$52,190.00 (44,03,476) per year
University Services Fee - 590
Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

CUA Campus

620 Michigan Ave., N.E.,

Chicago,

Washington,

20064, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for graduate programs who hold undergraduate degrees from foreign institutions of higher education must provide, as part of the application process, a degree equivalency evaluation from a reputable credentials evaluation service recognized by The University. This ensures that applications are given full consideration by University officials who may not be familiar with the education program of that specific institution.

Acceptable Test Scores

TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 550 Paper; 213 Computer.

IELTS - varies by program, generally around 6.5

Duolingo - 105

PTE - 58

Application deadlines: November 1- for Spring; July 1- for Fall.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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