Study Bachelor of Music, Concentration in Composition at San Jose State University in the USA, College of Humanities and the Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

SJSU’s Composition program, offered by the School of Music, provides a thorough and diverse exposure to the art of music composition and includes studies in electro-acoustics, recording technology, and scoring for film. Private composition lessons are at the heart of this degree program, with many opportunities for students to hear their works performed by students, faculty, and professional musicians. Composition students also meet regularly as a group with faculty and guest composers to hear and discuss their compositions. Students in this program complete both junior and senior projects in addition to the regular course of study.

Which department am I in?

College of Humanities and the Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$20,538.00 per year

Start date

January 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$21,915.00 per year

Start date

January 2028

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Students must Earn a high school diploma, or equivalent and earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades. Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better. Submit partial official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts.

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