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Bachelor of Music Composition

University of Oregon

  • Eugene, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Oregon campus

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

  • Secondary school diploma (first-year) with B average
  • IB Diploma
  • A Levels plus IGCSE
  • or college credit (transfer); proof of funds for one academic year for the I-20

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma (first-year) with B average, IB Diploma, A Levels plus IGCSE, or college credit (transfer); proof of funds for one academic year for the I-20

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (4.5 on new 6-point scale)
  • Duolingo 110
  • IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • High School Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the selected degree program and its deadlines. Complete the international application using the eligible application route. Submit applicable academic transcripts and English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee or obtain any authorized waiver. Review the admissions status portal for outstanding documents.

Other costs

Tuition per year$47,466 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusEugene
Faculty or schoolSchool of Music and Dance
DepartmentSchool of Music and Dance
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational Cultural Service Program scholarships provide partial tuition waivers for selected new or continuing international students. Recipients must meet academic and financial criteria and perform 66-80 hours of cultural service per year.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.