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Bachelor of Music Composition

University of the Pacific

Stockton, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

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): 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

First-year and transfer applicants submit a personal statement
Official records of study
An academic recommendation
Certification of finances and a passport copy
With proof of English (TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 110 or PTE Academic 53) unless waived
An interview or audition applies to some programmes.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (first-year) or prior college coursework (transfer, International coursework needs a course-by-course evaluation), Exploratory/Undecided admits are not eligible for F-1

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 53
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$62,583 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Stockton
Faculty or school	Conservatory of Music
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Full time,Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International first-year and transfer undergraduates are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships based on the admission application; merit awards do not guarantee full tuition coverage.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.