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Bachelor of Music - Composition

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Music concentration in composing, Arranging and music technology.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Music - Composition and apply creative methods
Develop and critique original work
And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

Graduate study
Composition careers

Curriculum

Courses cover songwriting
Arranging
Orchestration and music technology
Including software for notation
Sequencing and production. Students also take part in ensembles such as band
Orchestra
Choirs and jazz groups.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-time freshmen: official secondary school transcripts with a minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Transfer applicants: minimum 1.4 to 2.0 GPA depending on credits earned
With transcripts from every post-secondary institution. English proficiency scores are required for applicants from certain countries.

Minimum GPA

2.3

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts (first-time freshman) with minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale, Transfer applicants 1.4-2.0 GPA by credits earned, Transcripts from every post-secondary institution.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 43

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline: fall applications due July 1 and spring November 1. Apply through the institution's online admissions process and pay the 35 USD application fee. Have official transcripts with English translations sent directly by each school
Plus English test scores if required for your country. Request the I-20 by July 15 for fall or November 15 for spring. Contact International Enrollment and Services for visa and arrival steps.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$31,223 USD
Application fee	$35 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Johnson City
Faculty or school	Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of Music (B.A.) - Composition
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.