Overview

This Music Composition major at University of Delaware can be personalized to fit the academic and professional pursuits of each student, individualized to incorporate minors, Honors Degrees, Degrees with Distinction, service learning, study abroad and research. We maintain a low student-to-faculty ratio and small classes, providing access to a passionate, invested and highly accomplished faculty, comprised of professionally active performers, composers, educators, theorists and musicologists.

Career options

Vocational Composition and Arranging

Collegiate-Level Teaching

Music Engraver

Songwriter

Sound Mastering and Recording

Sound Design

Technical Music Assistant

Programme Structure

Areas of study:

Music Theory

Aural skills

Music History

Private Weekly Composition Lessons

Private Weekly Instrumental or Vocal Lessons

Ensembles

Advanced study in Orchestration, Music analysis, Harmony and Recording Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Fall intake: priority deadline

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the UD Online Application for the University of Delaware and the $75 application fee.

Send official transcripts/examination results* for all secondary and post-secondary work to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Send your test scores

Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or academic advisor.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40840 USD / year

≈ 40840 USD / year
Out-of-State

40840 USD / year

≈ 40840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15280 USD / year

≈ 15280 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

990 - 1700 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Newark

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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