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Master of Music Composition
University of Missouri - Kansas City
- Kansas City, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A composition degree with film scoring and pop/rock options.
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
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of Music Composition. Apply knowledge involving professional music degree with weekly private composition and performance lessons. Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Composer for film
- TV
- Video games
- Commercials
- Theatre
- Dance
- Opera and concerts
- Arranger or orchestrator
- Music copyist or engraver
- Music producer
Curriculum
- Professional music degree with weekly private composition and performance lessons
- Master classes with visiting composers and a weekly composers' forum. Students choose a focus in concert music
- Film scoring or pop/rock composition
- Learn commission practice
- And hear their pieces performed live.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or first-level professional degree (at least four-year US bachelor equivalent) from a recognised institution
- satisfactory academic record
- programme-specific criteria such as GRE or GMAT may apply
- graduate GPA 3.0 needed to progress.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or first-level professional degree (at least four-year US bachelor equivalent) from an institution recognised by the national ministry of education
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the programme criteria and deadlines. Apply online and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload degree transcripts
- English test scores
- passport and a financial statement with bank statement. Add GRE or GMAT or other items if the programme requires. Receive the decision and I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,597 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Volker Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | UMKC Conservatory |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | UMKC offers merit-based international F-1 awards for eligible bachelor and master students, including Chancellor, Provost, Dean and Global Scholar awards that reduce the nonresident tuition differential. Professional-school exclusions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $26,597 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,485 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.