Study Composition (MM) at DePaul University in the USA, School of Music

Composition (MM)

USA

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What will I learn?

The Master of Music in composition program offers students one-on-one instruction with DePaul’s distinguished faculty of active composers, as well as seminars with guest composers and performers from Chicago and across the country. Graduate composition majors have their compositions performed at DePaul Composers Forum, a quarterly student composition concert, and second-year students may have a composition read through and recorded by the DePaul Chamber Orchestra. Graduate student compositions may also be performed by other DePaul ensembles, including Ensemble 20 plus, the Contemporary Music Ensemble. DePaul also offers two assistantships to graduate composition students.​​​​​ The Master of Music in composition is a two-year program.​​​​​​

Which department am I in?

School of Music

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$24,912.00 per year
Student Health Insurance Fee - 800 Cost per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Lincoln Park Campus

2400 N. Sheffield Ave,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60614, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A complete international student application to DePaul School of Music includes the individual components required of your academic level and intended degree (first-year, transfer, teacher certification, master's, or post-master's certificate), a third-party evaluation of your educational credentials, and proof of English language competency, as described below. Your online application is due by January 5 and all other materials (evaluations, letters of recommendation, etc.) are due by February 1. In addition to your application, DePaul University requires you to submit your official educational credentials (transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates) and evaluation fee directly to one of three evaluation companies. These evaluators will then provide DePaul with a general evaluation of your studies and certified copies of your international educational credentials which will be used during admission review. (It doesn't matter which company you choose.

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

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