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Bachelor of Composition
- Baltimore, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Doctoral programme in musical composition.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Composition.
Career outcomes
- Composition Specialist
- Composition Assistant
Curriculum
- Composition applied study
- Additional musicology or theory seminar
- Musicology Colloquium
- Pathways in Higher Education
- And doctoral consultation and research each semester
- With at least one year in full-time residence.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school record for grades 9
- 10 and 11 (or equivalent)
- Teacher evaluations and counsellor report; SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants; Must not already hold a bachelor degree
Accepted academic background
Secondary school record for grades 9, 10 and 11 (or equivalent), Teacher evaluations and counsellor report; SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants; Must not already hold a bachelor degree
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 5.0
- IELTS 7.0
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Submit the application through the institution’s admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $68,670 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $0 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Peabody Institute, Baltimore |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Peabody Institute |
| Department | Composition |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
48 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 2 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $68,670 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,765 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 5.0, IELTS 7.0, Duolingo 120.