Study Music Composition, MM at University of Akron in the USA,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Music (MM) in Composition is a flexible, graduate-level program designed to help you refine your creative voice and expand your compositional technique. Working closely with faculty mentors, you’ll develop original works, collaborate with performers and ensembles, and deepen your understanding of music theory and literature. This program prepares students for professional work in composition or continued study at the doctoral level.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$10,217.00 per year

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

Application deadline

01/06/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

University of Akron

302 E. Buchtel Ave,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, Midwest, United States

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$10,217.00 per year

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

Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Akron

302 E. Buchtel Ave,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor's degree: A minimum of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution.Grades: Minimum 2.50 GPA, based on a 4-point scale (Note: the minimum GPA for assistantship eligibility is 2.75)Additional program requirements: Please refer to the academic department for information regarding admissions requirements for specific academic programs. All these various scores must be official scores, no photocopies.Transcripts: Submit official transcripts electronically or by mail from all previous institutions.

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