Master of Music: Composition at Rowan University

Rowan University offers the Master of Music: Composition as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Glassboro , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for music: composition and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 5, 2027.

About Master of Music: Composition

The Rowan Experience

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Our Master of Music provides intensive experiences in performance, conducting, or composition, as well as courses geared to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the literature of your area of concentration - and a greater understanding of music in general. Our program is tailored for aspiring musicians who wish to make a career as a performer, conductor, or composer. It is also appropriate if you plan to continue your studies at the Ph.D. or D.M.A. level.

Graduates of Rowan's Master of Music program have gone on to major doctoral programs, orchestral careers, arts leadership positions, and careers as college professors and public school teachers.

The M.M. at Rowan University is designed to be four semesters long, but can be completed in two or three semesters - depending on number of hours taken/semester and the course rotation schedule.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Music: Composition at Rowan University

Entry Requirements

Application fee: $65 (USD) non-refundable
*There are no waivers available.
College Transcript and Copy of Original Degree – If you have completed more than one degree, all academic credentials should be submitted. Additionally, if your document is not translated to English a certified English translation is required.
Standardized English language test score – a TOEFL minimum score of 70, IELTS minimum score of 6.0, PTE minimum score of 50 or Duolingo test minimum score of 120 for traditional admissions.
* If you don't meet the English required scores please see Conditional Admissions
Professional resume/CV
Recommendations – a minimum of 2 are required for Master’s programs, and a minimum of 3 are required for Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs.
Statement of professional objectives – Provide reasons for pursuing the program applied. Describe how you will use this program to reach your career goes, and educational goals beyond the master’s level if applicable. Students should also identify personal qualities that they want the committee to see in them, such as leadership, concerns for others, talent, etc.
You can upload the required documents to your application portal once you submit your application. Additional items may be required depending on the program applied.

English Requirements

PTEMin 50
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Music: Composition at Rowan University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of Music: Composition at Rowan University

Go to apply.rowan.edu/apply to complete the online application.
Invite your recommenders, and let them know they can submit their recommendation electronically.
Review specific requirements when selecting your program of choice.
Share your standardized English language test score with Rowan University – Rowan’s TOEFL code is 2515, Rowan’s Pearson Test of English (PTE) code is M7V. For Duolingo , please add Rowan University to your “My Colleges” list. Official IELTS score reports can be verified with the TRF# in the bottom right corner. International students must submit standardized test scores unless they are exempt (View Language Policy).
Review Rowan University’s International Admissions Policies

Master of Music: Composition at Rowan University

Rowan University

United States of America, Glassboro