Overview

Students of the Composition program at Berklee College of Music are supported by a diverse faculty of esteemed composers, who encourage students to explore and experiment, while also helping them to better communicate artistically. Through the exploration of various styles and aesthetics, students develop the ability to realize their own artistic goals.

What It Takes to Succeed

Students in the Conservatory’s graduate composition program are inspired by a variety of musical styles and genres, and are open to exploration of new and emerging compositional mediums. They challenge themselves to be analytical thinkers and inventive composers, and to create works that speak to today’s audiences.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Writing About Music

Theory & Musicology

Applied Theory

Recital

Applied Lesson

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 163 other Masters in Music Composition in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must submit official, up-to-date high school academic transcripts or General Educational Development (GED) scores.

If you have college/university credits at another institution, you must also submit an official transcript.

All documents must be submitted in English. If you are applying as an international student, please see the International Applicant Requirements below.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53510 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53510 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

53510 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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