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Bachelor of Music with an Emphasis in Composition

Webster University

Webster Groves, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

BM preparing composers for film, games, songwriting and concert music.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

Career outcomes

Film and television composer
Video game composer
Sound designer
Music producer
Recording artist
Freelance songwriter
Music editor
Copyist
Concert music composer
Music scholar
College professor

Curriculum

Four-year programme with a Concert Music or Songwriting concentration
Music theory and history
And 6-9 credits of audio electives in sound design
Production and recording. The Wet Ink Project premieres student compositions live each semester
And the Student Songwriter Showcase offers performance opportunities.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with official transcript (certified English translation)
2.5 GPA benchmark
Essay or resume
Passport copy
Certificate of finances for the I-20
Fine arts and nursing programmes may require audition
Portfolio or extra requirements.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school with official transcript (certified English translation) and external exams where applicable, 300-500 word essay or resume, Passport copy, Certificate of finances for one academic year for the I-20, Some programmes (fine arts, Nursing) need audition, Portfolio or extra requirements

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110

Other requirements

Portfolio required
Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts and any required diploma
Certified English translation where applicable
English proficiency evidence or approved exemption
Undergraduate essay or résumé

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline: fall June 1
spring October 15. Apply online through the Webster application portal and pay the 50 USD fee (waiver code available by attending an online international event). Upload official transcripts
proof of English unless exempt
a 300-500 word essay
passport copy and certificate of finances. Complete the audition or portfolio review if your programme requires one. After admission
pay the non-refundable 6
500 USD tuition deposit within seven days of receiving your visa and/or before travel. Receive the I-20 (2-3 weeks after admission) and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,360 - $38,780 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Webster Groves (St. Louis main campus)
Faculty or school	Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.