Overview

Key features

In addition to their general education curriculum, West Chester University students in this Composition major will engage a broad variety of subjects related to music theory and aural skills, performance, history, orchestration, composition and technology, will engage in the writing, rehearsing, performance, and recording of their original music, and will be part of a community that includes their fellow students, distinguished faculty members, and visiting artists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society
Music Analysis
Western Art Music
Creativity & Improvisation
Aural Activities
Music Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: The admissions committee prioritizes applicants with strong academic credentials and notifies applicants of a decision on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Chester, United States

Disciplines

Music Composition View 312 other Bachelors in Music Composition in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay a $45 non-refundable application fee online by credit card. If you are eligible to use an application fee waiver, please refer to the WCU Fee Waiver Policy.

Complete the application for admission.

Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

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

9993 USD / year

≈ 9993 USD / year
Out-of-State

9993 USD / year

≈ 9993 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3997 USD / year

≈ 3997 USD / year

Living costs

West Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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