Music composition majors learn a variety of skills enabling them to express their musical ideas in an effective manner that allows for performance of their creations. Each student receives private composition instruction along with instruction in basic music theory, musicology, conducting, lessons on their major instrument or voice, and ensemble performance. While composition instruction will cover all modes, genres, and periods, students may elect to concentrate their creativity on one or more specific areas. Instruction will include introductory and advanced courses in the use of computer hardware and software.
Bachelor of Music – Composition at Western Washington University
Bachelor of Music – Composition at Western Washington University
Western Washington University offers the Bachelor of Music – Composition as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its WWU - Bellingham campus in Bellingham , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 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 27, 2026.
About Bachelor of Music – Composition
Disciplines
College of Fine and Performing Arts
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Music – Composition at Western Washington University
Entry Requirements
Submit Official Transcripts
Applicants are responsible for requesting official credentials/transcripts from the appropriate institutions as defined below. A transcript is considered official if is sent directly from the institution of origin or the Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Please do not mail your own transcripts. They cannot be accepted, even in a sealed envelope.
First-Year applicants must submit:
- Official secondary school credentials with certified English translations when necessary
Transfer and Post-baccalaureate applicants must submit:
- Official credentials from all postsecondary institutions attended, even if you do not expect to transfer credit. Only transcripts issued within the last year will be accepted.
- Transfer applicants with fewer than 45 transferable quarter (30 semester) credits must also submit official secondary school credentials with certified English translations when necessary
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Music – Composition
Professional Composer for Orchestras, Choirs or Wind Bands | Professional Composer for Movies, Video Games or Television | Music Critic | Composer of Popular Music | Engineer/Mixer
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Music – Composition at Western Washington University
Application Fee 70
How to Apply for Bachelor of Music – Composition at Western Washington University
- The Application for Admission
- $70 non-refundable application fee
- Official transcripts (an official transcript evaluation from an approved organization may also be required)
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- Declaration of Financial Responsibility
- An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals
Bachelor of Music – Composition at Western Washington University
Western Washington University
United States of America, Bellingham