Music Composition and Theory

Brandeis University

United States of America, Waltham

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Brandeis University

United States of America , Waltham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 80

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines31-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 29,280 / total

Next Intake 31-Aug-2023

Music Composition and Theory

About

Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts in Composition and Theory

1968 BUCHLA 100 Modular Electronic Music System

Music thrives at Brandeis. We have an award-winning faculty comprised of composers, scholars, instrumentalists, vocalists and conductors. We offer both a one-year MA and a two-year MFA in composition and theory. Both degree programs are designed to help you develop a command of the craft of composition. That objective is supported by studies in theory and analysis and in electro-acoustic music.

The one-year MA program is for you if you want to engage in beginning graduate study without making a multi-year commitment. The two-year MFA program offers more in-depth study and requires writing a master's thesis in the form of an original composition.

Students who are successful in the MA program often choose to continue for a second year in order to complete the MFA.

Disciplines

Department of Music

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Transcript

Send official transcript(s) from every college or university attended. You must have a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or equivalent.
Official e-transcripts may be submitted directly from an institution to [email protected]. Submit transcript(s) via mail in sealed, signed envelopes mailed directly from the original institution to the Brandeis Division of Graduate Professional Studies. To avoid any delays, please include our mail stop, MS 084, in the address.

Resume

Include an updated resume that outlines your current and recent work history.

Statement of goals

Your statement of goals should:

Contain at least 500 words.
Address why you are pursuing a graduate degree.
Describe how the program outcomes will help you achieve your professional and personal goals.

For more details, refer to the online application.

Letter(s) of recommendation

We require one letter of recommendation from a current OR former supervisor, manager or employer who can assess your workplace performance.
Add their information to the online application and they'll receive a link to upload the letter.
You can submit multiple recommendation letters.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 29,280

Application Fee

USD 80

How to Apply

Submitted an application? Your application will be processed immediately. Our admissions committee typically makes admissions decisions within one week of receiving a completed application. Decision letters are emailed and mailed to all applicants.

If you have already submitted an application, you may log in to the GPS Application Management Center to view the progress of your application. You may also contact an admissions advisor or the GPS admissions office. Please note that the admissions committee does not begin reviewing your application until all required documents are received.